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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.79, 986.14 and 505.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.79, 986.14 and 505.32 is: 697.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.79 : 986.14 = 505.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.79/986.14 = 505.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.79x = 986.14 × 505.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.79x = 498,311.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,311.33/714.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.15

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