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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.32, 995.55 and 705.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.32, 995.55 and 705.36 is: 977.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.32 : 995.55 = 705.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.32/995.55 = 705.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.32x = 995.55 × 705.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.32x = 702,221.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,221.15/718.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.59

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