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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.68, 983.76 and 527.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.68, 983.76 and 527.66 is: 728.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.68 : 983.76 = 527.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.68/983.76 = 527.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.68x = 983.76 × 527.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.68x = 519,090.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,090.80/712.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.36

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