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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.70, 983.55 and 397.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.70, 983.55 and 397.96 is: 549.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.70 : 983.55 = 397.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.70/983.55 = 397.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.70x = 983.55 × 397.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.70x = 391,411.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,411.10/712.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.19

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