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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.74, 983.56 and 414.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.74, 983.56 and 414.02 is: 571.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.74 : 983.56 = 414.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.74/983.56 = 414.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.74x = 983.56 × 414.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.74x = 407,213.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,213.51/712.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.34

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