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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.93, 983.89 and 503.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.93, 983.89 and 503.18 is: 694.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.93 : 983.89 = 503.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.93/983.89 = 503.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.93x = 983.89 × 503.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.93x = 495,067.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,067.59/712.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.42

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