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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.79, 984.69 and 415.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.79, 984.69 and 415.04 is: 572.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.79 : 984.69 = 415.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.79/984.69 = 415.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.79x = 984.69 × 415.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.79x = 408,680.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,680.81/713.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.55

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