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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.76, 983.60 and 418.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.76, 983.60 and 418.18 is: 577.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.76 : 983.60 = 418.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.76/983.60 = 418.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.76x = 983.60 × 418.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.76x = 411,321.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,321.85/712.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.08

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