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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.15, 990.28 and 568.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.15, 990.28 and 568.53 is: 783.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.15 : 990.28 = 568.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.15/990.28 = 568.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.15x = 990.28 × 568.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.15x = 563,003.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,003.89/718.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.96

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