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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.59, 983.24 and 402.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.59, 983.24 and 402.03 is: 554.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.59 : 983.24 = 402.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.59/983.24 = 402.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.59x = 983.24 × 402.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.59x = 395,289.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,289.97/712.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.72

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