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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.35, 983.73 and 527.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.35, 983.73 and 527.41 is: 727.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.35 : 983.73 = 527.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.35/983.73 = 527.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.35x = 983.73 × 527.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.35x = 518,829.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,829.04/713.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.31

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