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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.54, 985.98 and 399.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.54, 985.98 and 399.82 is: 551.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.54 : 985.98 = 399.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.54/985.98 = 399.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.54x = 985.98 × 399.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.54x = 394,214.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,214.52/714.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.70

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