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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.41, 985.87 and 403.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.41, 985.87 and 403.91 is: 557.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.41 : 985.87 = 403.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.41/985.87 = 403.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.41x = 985.87 × 403.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.41x = 398,202.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,202.75/714.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.39

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