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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.99, 986.61 and 400.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.99, 986.61 and 400.23 is: 552.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.99 : 986.61 = 400.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.99/986.61 = 400.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.99x = 986.61 × 400.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.99x = 394,874.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,874.62/714.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.28

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