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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.06, 992.20 and 561.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.06, 992.20 and 561.08 is: 775.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.06 : 992.20 = 561.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.06/992.20 = 561.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.06x = 992.20 × 561.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.06x = 556,703.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,703.58/718.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.29

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