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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.37, 983.25 and 502.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.37, 983.25 and 502.60 is: 693.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.37 : 983.25 = 502.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.37/983.25 = 502.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.37x = 983.25 × 502.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.37x = 494,181.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,181.45/712.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.71

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