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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.71, 986.33 and 399.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.71, 986.33 and 399.97 is: 551.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.71 : 986.33 = 399.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.71/986.33 = 399.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.71x = 986.33 × 399.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.71x = 394,497.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,497.94/714.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.97

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