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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.87, 983.77 and 398.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.87, 983.77 and 398.16 is: 549.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.87 : 983.77 = 398.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.87/983.77 = 398.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.87x = 983.77 × 398.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.87x = 391,697.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,697.86/712.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.47

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