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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.30, 985 and 504.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.30, 985 and 504.38 is: 695.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.30 : 985 = 504.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.30/985 = 504.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.30x = 985 × 504.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.30x = 496,814.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,814.30/714.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.53

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