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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.52, 986.01 and 399.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.52, 986.01 and 399.72 is: 551.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.52 : 986.01 = 399.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.52/986.01 = 399.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.52x = 986.01 × 399.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.52x = 394,130.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,130.12/714.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.60

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