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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.39, 985.85 and 399.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.39, 985.85 and 399.66 is: 551.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.39 : 985.85 = 399.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.39/985.85 = 399.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.39x = 985.85 × 399.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.39x = 394,002.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,002.26/714.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.52

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