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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.04, 982.62 and 417.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.04, 982.62 and 417.26 is: 575.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.04 : 982.62 = 417.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.04/982.62 = 417.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.04x = 982.62 × 417.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.04x = 410,003.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,003.11/712.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.81

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