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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.58, 986.14 and 399.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.58, 986.14 and 399.83 is: 551.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.58 : 986.14 = 399.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.58/986.14 = 399.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.58x = 986.14 × 399.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.58x = 394,289.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,289.82/714.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.78

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