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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.26, 991.19 and 407.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.26, 991.19 and 407.74 is: 562.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.26 : 991.19 = 407.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.26/991.19 = 407.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.26x = 991.19 × 407.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.26x = 404,147.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,147.81/718.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.68

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