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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.76, 983.70 and 402.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.76, 983.70 and 402.32 is: 555.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.76 : 983.70 = 402.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.76/983.70 = 402.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.76x = 983.70 × 402.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.76x = 395,762.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,762.18/712.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.25

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