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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.26, 982.98 and 413.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.26, 982.98 and 413.61 is: 570.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.26 : 982.98 = 413.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.26/982.98 = 413.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.26x = 982.98 × 413.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.26x = 406,568.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,568.29/712.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.82

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