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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.98, 983.70 and 634.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.98, 983.70 and 634.59 is: 875.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.98 : 983.70 = 634.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.98/983.70 = 634.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.98x = 983.70 × 634.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.98x = 624,246.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,246.18/712.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.55

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