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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.99, 985.88 and 527.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.99, 985.88 and 527.69 is: 728.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.99 : 985.88 = 527.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.99/985.88 = 527.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.99x = 985.88 × 527.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.99x = 520,235.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,235.41/713.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.64

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