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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.41, 985.88 and 399.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.41, 985.88 and 399.68 is: 551.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.41 : 985.88 = 399.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.41/985.88 = 399.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.41x = 985.88 × 399.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.41x = 394,031.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,031.09/714.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.55

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