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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.97, 986.59 and 400.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.97, 986.59 and 400.29 is: 552.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.97 : 986.59 = 400.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.97/986.59 = 400.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.97x = 986.59 × 400.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.97x = 394,922.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,922.11/714.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.36

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