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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.55, 983.37 and 502.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.55, 983.37 and 502.81 is: 693.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.55 : 983.37 = 502.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.55/983.37 = 502.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.55x = 983.37 × 502.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.55x = 494,447.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,447.70/712.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.91

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