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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.73, 984.58 and 581.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.73, 984.58 and 581.16 is: 801.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.73 : 984.58 = 581.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.73/984.58 = 581.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.73x = 984.58 × 581.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.73x = 572,198.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,198.51/713.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.70

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