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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.91, 986.58 and 400.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.91, 986.58 and 400.16 is: 552.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.91 : 986.58 = 400.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.91/986.58 = 400.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.91x = 986.58 × 400.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.91x = 394,786.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,786.77/714.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.22

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