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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.89, 986.43 and 400.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.89, 986.43 and 400.11 is: 552.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.89 : 986.43 = 400.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.89/986.43 = 400.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.89x = 986.43 × 400.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.89x = 394,680.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,680.51/714.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.09

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