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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.94, 983.84 and 398.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.94, 983.84 and 398.23 is: 549.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.94 : 983.84 = 398.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.94/983.84 = 398.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.94x = 983.84 × 398.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.94x = 391,789.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,789.68/712.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.54

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