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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.62, 983.37 and 402.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.62, 983.37 and 402.12 is: 554.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.62 : 983.37 = 402.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.62/983.37 = 402.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.62x = 983.37 × 402.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.62x = 395,432.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,432.74/712.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.90

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