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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.02, 982.77 and 432.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.02, 982.77 and 432.26 is: 596.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.02 : 982.77 = 432.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.02/982.77 = 432.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.02x = 982.77 × 432.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.02x = 424,812.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,812.16/712.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.63

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