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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.37, 982.84 and 401.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.37, 982.84 and 401.81 is: 554.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.37 : 982.84 = 401.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.37/982.84 = 401.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.37x = 982.84 × 401.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.37x = 394,914.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,914.94/712.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.37

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