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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.94, 983.87 and 410.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.94, 983.87 and 410.16 is: 566.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.94 : 983.87 = 410.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.94/983.87 = 410.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.94x = 983.87 × 410.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.94x = 403,544.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,544.12/712.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.03

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