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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.44, 985.93 and 399.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.44, 985.93 and 399.71 is: 551.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.44 : 985.93 = 399.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.44/985.93 = 399.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.44x = 985.93 × 399.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.44x = 394,082.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,082.00/714.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.59

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