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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.12, 982.60 and 417.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.12, 982.60 and 417.38 is: 575.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.12 : 982.60 = 417.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.12/982.60 = 417.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.12x = 982.60 × 417.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.12x = 410,117.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,117.59/712.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.91

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