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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.91, 985.26 and 603.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.91, 985.26 and 603.25 is: 832.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.91 : 985.26 = 603.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.91/985.26 = 603.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.91x = 985.26 × 603.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.91x = 594,357.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,357.89/713.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.53

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