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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.16, 991.12 and 403.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.16, 991.12 and 403.43 is: 556.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.16 : 991.12 = 403.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.16/991.12 = 403.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.16x = 991.12 × 403.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.16x = 399,842.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,842.59/718.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.76

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