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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.56, 983.22 and 397.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.56, 983.22 and 397.74 is: 548.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.56 : 983.22 = 397.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.56/983.22 = 397.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.56x = 983.22 × 397.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.56x = 391,065.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,065.92/712.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.82

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