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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.90, 986.94 and 557.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.90, 986.94 and 557.20 is: 769.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.90 : 986.94 = 557.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.90/986.94 = 557.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.90x = 986.94 × 557.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.90x = 549,922.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,922.97/714.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.23

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