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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.91, 983.88 and 398.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.91, 983.88 and 398.16 is: 549.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.91 : 983.88 = 398.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.91/983.88 = 398.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.91x = 983.88 × 398.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.91x = 391,741.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,741.66/712.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.50

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