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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.69, 986.04 and 404.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.69, 986.04 and 404.19 is: 557.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.69 : 986.04 = 404.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.69/986.04 = 404.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.69x = 986.04 × 404.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.69x = 398,547.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,547.51/714.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.65

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