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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.72, 983.50 and 432.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.72, 983.50 and 432.93 is: 597.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.72 : 983.50 = 432.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.72/983.50 = 432.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.72x = 983.50 × 432.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.72x = 425,786.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,786.66/712.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.41

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