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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.91, 983.37 and 418.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.91, 983.37 and 418.17 is: 576.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.91 : 983.37 = 418.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.91/983.37 = 418.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.91x = 983.37 × 418.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.91x = 411,221.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,221.09/712.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.82

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