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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.44, 983.23 and 397.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.44, 983.23 and 397.81 is: 549.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.44 : 983.23 = 397.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.44/983.23 = 397.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.44x = 983.23 × 397.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.44x = 391,138.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,138.73/712.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.01

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