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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.01, 983.93 and 526.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.01, 983.93 and 526.44 is: 726.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.01 : 983.93 = 526.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.01/983.93 = 526.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.01x = 983.93 × 526.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.01x = 517,977.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,977.48/713.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.47

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