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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.48, 983.63 and 697.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.48, 983.63 and 697.96 is: 962.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.48 : 983.63 = 697.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.48/983.63 = 697.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.48x = 983.63 × 697.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.48x = 686,533.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,533.68/713.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.23

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