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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.44, 985.80 and 399.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.44, 985.80 and 399.69 is: 551.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.44 : 985.80 = 399.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.44/985.80 = 399.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.44x = 985.80 × 399.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.44x = 394,014.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,014.40/714.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.50

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