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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.82, 986.44 and 404.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.82, 986.44 and 404.32 is: 557.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.82 : 986.44 = 404.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.82/986.44 = 404.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.82x = 986.44 × 404.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.82x = 398,837.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,837.42/714.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.96

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