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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.70, 986.30 and 399.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.70, 986.30 and 399.95 is: 551.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.70 : 986.30 = 399.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.70/986.30 = 399.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.70x = 986.30 × 399.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.70x = 394,470.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,470.69/714.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.94

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