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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.44, 984.88 and 503.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.44, 984.88 and 503.94 is: 694.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.44 : 984.88 = 503.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.44/984.88 = 503.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.44x = 984.88 × 503.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.44x = 496,320.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,320.43/714.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.70

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