Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.13, 991.00 and 403.41
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 718.13, 991.00 and 403.41 is: 556.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
718.13 : 991.00 = 403.41 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
718.13/991.00 = 403.41/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
718.13x = 991.00 × 403.41 - Step 4: Simplify right side
718.13x = 399,783.53 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 399,783.53/718.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 556.70
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