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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.86, 983.72 and 418.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.86, 983.72 and 418.12 is: 576.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.86 : 983.72 = 418.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.86/983.72 = 418.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.86x = 983.72 × 418.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.86x = 411,311.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,311.59/712.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.99

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