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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.79, 986.50 and 400.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.79, 986.50 and 400.07 is: 552.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.79 : 986.50 = 400.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.79/986.50 = 400.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.79x = 986.50 × 400.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.79x = 394,665.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,665.59/714.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.14

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