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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.94, 983.70 and 433.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.94, 983.70 and 433.22 is: 597.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.94 : 983.70 = 433.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.94/983.70 = 433.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.94x = 983.70 × 433.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.94x = 426,158.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,158.51/712.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.75

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