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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.90, 983.53 and 432.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.90, 983.53 and 432.94 is: 597.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.90 : 983.53 = 432.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.90/983.53 = 432.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.90x = 983.53 × 432.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.90x = 425,807.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,807.31/712.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.29

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