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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.74, 983.68 and 418.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.74, 983.68 and 418.13 is: 577.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.74 : 983.68 = 418.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.74/983.68 = 418.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.74x = 983.68 × 418.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.74x = 411,300.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,300.15/712.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.07

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