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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.58, 983.33 and 397.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.58, 983.33 and 397.83 is: 548.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.58 : 983.33 = 397.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.58/983.33 = 397.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.58x = 983.33 × 397.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.58x = 391,196.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,196.18/712.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.99

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