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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.00, 991.24 and 571.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.00, 991.24 and 571.39 is: 788.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.00 : 991.24 = 571.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.00/991.24 = 571.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.00x = 991.24 × 571.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.00x = 566,380.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,380.72/718.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.83

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