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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.25, 982.95 and 397.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.25, 982.95 and 397.56 is: 548.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.25 : 982.95 = 397.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.25/982.95 = 397.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.25x = 982.95 × 397.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.25x = 390,781.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,781.60/712.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.66

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