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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.76, 984.95 and 399

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.76, 984.95 and 399 is: 550.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.76 : 984.95 = 399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.76/984.95 = 399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.76x = 984.95 × 399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.76x = 392,995.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,995.05/713.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.60

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