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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.51, 985.67 and 556.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.51, 985.67 and 556.86 is: 768.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.51 : 985.67 = 556.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.51/985.67 = 556.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.51x = 985.67 × 556.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.51x = 548,880.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,880.20/714.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.19

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