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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.90, 986.54 and 400.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.90, 986.54 and 400.16 is: 552.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.90 : 986.54 = 400.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.90/986.54 = 400.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.90x = 986.54 × 400.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.90x = 394,771.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,771.85/714.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.21

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