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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.29, 983.24 and 638.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.29, 983.24 and 638.48 is: 881.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.29 : 983.24 = 638.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.29/983.24 = 638.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.29x = 983.24 × 638.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.29x = 627,780.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,780.74/712.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.35

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