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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.13, 982.70 and 417.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.13, 982.70 and 417.50 is: 576.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.13 : 982.70 = 417.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.13/982.70 = 417.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.13x = 982.70 × 417.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.13x = 410,277.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,277.25/712.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.13

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