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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.46, 985.92 and 399.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.46, 985.92 and 399.76 is: 551.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.46 : 985.92 = 399.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.46/985.92 = 399.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.46x = 985.92 × 399.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.46x = 394,131.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,131.38/714.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.65

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