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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.56, 983.34 and 402

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.56, 983.34 and 402 is: 554.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.56 : 983.34 = 402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.56/983.34 = 402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.56x = 983.34 × 402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.56x = 395,302.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,302.68/712.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.76

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