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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.08, 983.71 and 503.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.08, 983.71 and 503.29 is: 694.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.08 : 983.71 = 503.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.08/983.71 = 503.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.08x = 983.71 × 503.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.08x = 495,091.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,091.41/713.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.30

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