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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.53, 983.16 and 432.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.53, 983.16 and 432.54 is: 596.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.53 : 983.16 = 432.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.53/983.16 = 432.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.53x = 983.16 × 432.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.53x = 425,256.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,256.03/712.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.83

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