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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.94, 986.76 and 404.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.94, 986.76 and 404.44 is: 558.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.94 : 986.76 = 404.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.94/986.76 = 404.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.94x = 986.76 × 404.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.94x = 399,085.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,085.21/714.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.21

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