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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.83, 986.48 and 400.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.83, 986.48 and 400.04 is: 552.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.83 : 986.48 = 400.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.83/986.48 = 400.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.83x = 986.48 × 400.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.83x = 394,629.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,629.73/714.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.06

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