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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713, 985.76 and 682.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713, 985.76 and 682.40 is: 943.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713 : 985.76 = 682.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713/985.76 = 682.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713x = 985.76 × 682.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713x = 672,682.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,682.62/713
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.45

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