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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.53, 986.05 and 399.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.53, 986.05 and 399.79 is: 551.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.53 : 986.05 = 399.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.53/986.05 = 399.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.53x = 986.05 × 399.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.53x = 394,212.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,212.41/714.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.71

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