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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.21, 984.19 and 402.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.21, 984.19 and 402.71 is: 555.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.21 : 984.19 = 402.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.21/984.19 = 402.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.21x = 984.19 × 402.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.21x = 396,341.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,341.14/713.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.71

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