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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.78, 984.97 and 403.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.78, 984.97 and 403.22 is: 556.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.78 : 984.97 = 403.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.78/984.97 = 403.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.78x = 984.97 × 403.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.78x = 397,159.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,159.60/713.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.42

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