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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.61, 986.14 and 404.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.61, 986.14 and 404.11 is: 557.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.61 : 986.14 = 404.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.61/986.14 = 404.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.61x = 986.14 × 404.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.61x = 398,509.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,509.04/714.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.66

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