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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.59, 984.94 and 503.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.59, 984.94 and 503.83 is: 695.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.59 : 984.94 = 503.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.59/984.94 = 503.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.59x = 984.94 × 503.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.59x = 496,242.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,242.32/713.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.42

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