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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.53, 982.15 and 685.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.53, 982.15 and 685.86 is: 944.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.53 : 982.15 = 685.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.53/982.15 = 685.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.53x = 982.15 × 685.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.53x = 673,617.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,617.40/713.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.06

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