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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.87, 986.48 and 400.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.87, 986.48 and 400.07 is: 552.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.87 : 986.48 = 400.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.87/986.48 = 400.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.87x = 986.48 × 400.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.87x = 394,661.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,661.05/714.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.07

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