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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713, 984.03 and 402.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713, 984.03 and 402.50 is: 555.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713 : 984.03 = 402.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713/984.03 = 402.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713x = 984.03 × 402.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713x = 396,072.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,072.08/713
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.50

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