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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.39, 983.16 and 432.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.39, 983.16 and 432.56 is: 596.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.39 : 983.16 = 432.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.39/983.16 = 432.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.39x = 983.16 × 432.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.39x = 425,270.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,270.77/712.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.97

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