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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.74, 983.39 and 429.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.74, 983.39 and 429.09 is: 592.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.74 : 983.39 = 429.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.74/983.39 = 429.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.74x = 983.39 × 429.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.74x = 421,962.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,962.82/712.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.03

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