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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.57, 982.29 and 502.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.57, 982.29 and 502.06 is: 692.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.57 : 982.29 = 502.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.57/982.29 = 502.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.57x = 982.29 × 502.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.57x = 493,168.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,168.52/712.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.10

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