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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.65, 986.13 and 399.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.65, 986.13 and 399.92 is: 551.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.65 : 986.13 = 399.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.65/986.13 = 399.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.65x = 986.13 × 399.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.65x = 394,368.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,368.18/714.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.84

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