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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.61, 984.76 and 403.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.61, 984.76 and 403.11 is: 556.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.61 : 984.76 = 403.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.61/984.76 = 403.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.61x = 984.76 × 403.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.61x = 396,965.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,965.60/713.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.28

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