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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.52, 984.62 and 403

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.52, 984.62 and 403 is: 556.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.52 : 984.62 = 403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.52/984.62 = 403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.52x = 984.62 × 403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.52x = 396,801.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,801.86/713.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.12

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