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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.06, 982.64 and 401.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.06, 982.64 and 401.56 is: 554.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.06 : 982.64 = 401.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.06/982.64 = 401.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.06x = 982.64 × 401.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.06x = 394,588.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,588.92/712.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.15

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