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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.27, 984.48 and 516.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.27, 984.48 and 516.44 is: 712.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.27 : 984.48 = 516.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.27/984.48 = 516.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.27x = 984.48 × 516.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.27x = 508,424.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,424.85/713.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.81

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