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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.43, 982.86 and 432.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.43, 982.86 and 432.56 is: 596.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.43 : 982.86 = 432.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.43/982.86 = 432.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.43x = 982.86 × 432.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.43x = 425,141.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,141.01/712.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.75

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