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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.63, 984.95 and 403.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.63, 984.95 and 403.13 is: 556.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.63 : 984.95 = 403.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.63/984.95 = 403.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.63x = 984.95 × 403.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.63x = 397,055.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,055.95/713.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.39

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