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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.65, 983.45 and 397.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.65, 983.45 and 397.89 is: 549.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.65 : 983.45 = 397.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.65/983.45 = 397.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.65x = 983.45 × 397.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.65x = 391,302.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,302.93/712.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.08

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