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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.93, 985.27 and 504.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.93, 985.27 and 504.18 is: 695.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.93 : 985.27 = 504.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.93/985.27 = 504.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.93x = 985.27 × 504.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.93x = 496,753.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,753.43/713.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.80

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