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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.66, 983.34 and 402.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.66, 983.34 and 402.16 is: 554.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.66 : 983.34 = 402.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.66/983.34 = 402.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.66x = 983.34 × 402.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.66x = 395,460.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,460.01/712.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.91

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