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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.83, 983.36 and 503.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.83, 983.36 and 503.04 is: 693.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.83 : 983.36 = 503.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.83/983.36 = 503.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.83x = 983.36 × 503.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.83x = 494,670.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,670.67/712.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.95

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