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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.02, 984.69 and 603.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.02, 984.69 and 603.72 is: 832.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.02 : 984.69 = 603.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.02/984.69 = 603.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.02x = 984.69 × 603.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.02x = 594,477.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,477.05/714.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.58

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