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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.51, 985.77 and 404.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.51, 985.77 and 404.01 is: 557.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.51 : 985.77 = 404.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.51/985.77 = 404.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.51x = 985.77 × 404.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.51x = 398,260.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,260.94/714.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.39

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