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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.14, 982.72 and 397.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.14, 982.72 and 397.41 is: 548.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.14 : 982.72 = 397.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.14/982.72 = 397.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.14x = 982.72 × 397.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.14x = 390,542.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,542.76/712.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.41

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