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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.61, 984.45 and 504.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.61, 984.45 and 504.55 is: 695.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.61 : 984.45 = 504.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.61/984.45 = 504.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.61x = 984.45 × 504.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.61x = 496,704.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,704.25/714.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.07

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