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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.12, 991.02 and 407.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.12, 991.02 and 407.56 is: 562.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.12 : 991.02 = 407.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.12/991.02 = 407.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.12x = 991.02 × 407.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.12x = 403,900.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,900.11/718.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.44

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