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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.24, 985.32 and 504.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.24, 985.32 and 504.42 is: 695.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.24 : 985.32 = 504.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.24/985.32 = 504.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.24x = 985.32 × 504.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.24x = 497,015.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,015.11/714.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.87

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