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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.70, 986.31 and 399.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.70, 986.31 and 399.96 is: 551.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.70 : 986.31 = 399.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.70/986.31 = 399.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.70x = 986.31 × 399.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.70x = 394,484.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,484.55/714.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.96

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