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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.72, 983.52 and 402.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.72, 983.52 and 402.16 is: 554.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.72 : 983.52 = 402.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.72/983.52 = 402.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.72x = 983.52 × 402.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.72x = 395,532.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,532.40/712.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.96

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