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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.39, 983.14 and 571.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.39, 983.14 and 571.44 is: 787.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.39 : 983.14 = 571.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.39/983.14 = 571.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.39x = 983.14 × 571.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.39x = 561,802.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,802.66/713.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.51

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