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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.13, 991.47 and 560.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.13, 991.47 and 560.49 is: 773.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.13 : 991.47 = 560.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.13/991.47 = 560.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.13x = 991.47 × 560.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.13x = 555,707.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,707.40/718.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.82

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