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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.89, 983.18 and 433.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.89, 983.18 and 433.13 is: 597.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.89 : 983.18 = 433.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.89/983.18 = 433.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.89x = 983.18 × 433.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.89x = 425,837.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,837.67/712.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.34

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