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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.08, 983.88 and 581.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.08, 983.88 and 581.88 is: 802.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.08 : 983.88 = 581.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.08/983.88 = 581.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.08x = 983.88 × 581.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.08x = 572,500.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,500.09/713.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.86

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