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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.90, 986.55 and 400.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.90, 986.55 and 400.14 is: 552.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.90 : 986.55 = 400.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.90/986.55 = 400.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.90x = 986.55 × 400.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.90x = 394,758.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,758.12/714.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.19

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