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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.18, 983.13 and 565.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.18, 983.13 and 565.85 is: 780.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.18 : 983.13 = 565.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.18/983.13 = 565.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.18x = 983.13 × 565.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.18x = 556,304.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,304.11/713.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.03

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