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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.43, 985.92 and 399.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.43, 985.92 and 399.70 is: 551.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.43 : 985.92 = 399.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.43/985.92 = 399.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.43x = 985.92 × 399.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.43x = 394,072.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,072.22/714.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.59

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