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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.68, 985.10 and 603.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.68, 985.10 and 603.72 is: 833.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.68 : 985.10 = 603.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.68/985.10 = 603.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.68x = 985.10 × 603.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.68x = 594,721.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,721.55/713.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.32

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