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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.18, 991.65 and 577.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.18, 991.65 and 577.85 is: 797.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.18 : 991.65 = 577.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.18/991.65 = 577.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.18x = 991.65 × 577.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.18x = 573,022.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,022.16/718.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.88

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