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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.76, 985 and 403.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.76, 985 and 403.26 is: 556.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.76 : 985 = 403.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.76/985 = 403.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.76x = 985 × 403.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.76x = 397,211.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,211.10/713.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.51

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