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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.86, 986.43 and 400.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.86, 986.43 and 400.08 is: 552.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.86 : 986.43 = 400.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.86/986.43 = 400.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.86x = 986.43 × 400.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.86x = 394,650.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,650.91/714.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.07

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