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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.52, 983.36 and 402

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.52, 983.36 and 402 is: 554.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.52 : 983.36 = 402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.52/983.36 = 402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.52x = 983.36 × 402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.52x = 395,310.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,310.72/712.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.81

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