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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.16, 983.94 and 402.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.16, 983.94 and 402.66 is: 555.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.16 : 983.94 = 402.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.16/983.94 = 402.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.16x = 983.94 × 402.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.16x = 396,193.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,193.28/713.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.55

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