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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.11, 982.62 and 417.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.11, 982.62 and 417.36 is: 575.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.11 : 982.62 = 417.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.11/982.62 = 417.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.11x = 982.62 × 417.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.11x = 410,106.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,106.28/712.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.90

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