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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.85, 986.41 and 400.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.85, 986.41 and 400.13 is: 552.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.85 : 986.41 = 400.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.85/986.41 = 400.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.85x = 986.41 × 400.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.85x = 394,692.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,692.23/714.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.13

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