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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.20, 982.89 and 432.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.20, 982.89 and 432.47 is: 596.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.20 : 982.89 = 432.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.20/982.89 = 432.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.20x = 982.89 × 432.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.20x = 425,070.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,070.44/712.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.84

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