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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.70, 983.42 and 432.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.70, 983.42 and 432.79 is: 597.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.70 : 983.42 = 432.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.70/983.42 = 432.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.70x = 983.42 × 432.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.70x = 425,611.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,611.34/712.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.18

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