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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.72, 984.66 and 418.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.72, 984.66 and 418.88 is: 577.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.72 : 984.66 = 418.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.72/984.66 = 418.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.72x = 984.66 × 418.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.72x = 412,454.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,454.38/713.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.89

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