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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.53, 982.91 and 432.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.53, 982.91 and 432.60 is: 596.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.53 : 982.91 = 432.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.53/982.91 = 432.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.53x = 982.91 × 432.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.53x = 425,204.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,204.70/712.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.75

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