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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.98, 986.53 and 400.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.98, 986.53 and 400.24 is: 552.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.98 : 986.53 = 400.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.98/986.53 = 400.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.98x = 986.53 × 400.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.98x = 394,849.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,849.75/714.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.26

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