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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.02, 981.90 and 502.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.02, 981.90 and 502.14 is: 692.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.02 : 981.90 = 502.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.02/981.90 = 502.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.02x = 981.90 × 502.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.02x = 493,051.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,051.27/712.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.47

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