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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.43, 983.14 and 397.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.43, 983.14 and 397.71 is: 548.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.43 : 983.14 = 397.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.43/983.14 = 397.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.43x = 983.14 × 397.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.43x = 391,003.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,003.62/712.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.83

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