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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.59, 983.31 and 397.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.59, 983.31 and 397.83 is: 548.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.59 : 983.31 = 397.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.59/983.31 = 397.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.59x = 983.31 × 397.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.59x = 391,186.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,186.53/712.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.96

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