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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.54, 983.04 and 432.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.54, 983.04 and 432.68 is: 596.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.54 : 983.04 = 432.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.54/983.04 = 432.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.54x = 983.04 × 432.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.54x = 425,341.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,341.75/712.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.94

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