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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.34, 982.57 and 417.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.34, 982.57 and 417.50 is: 575.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.34 : 982.57 = 417.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.34/982.57 = 417.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.34x = 982.57 × 417.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.34x = 410,220.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,220.89/712.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.88

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