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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.34, 990.33 and 577.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.34, 990.33 and 577.22 is: 795.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.34 : 990.33 = 577.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.34/990.33 = 577.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.34x = 990.33 × 577.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.34x = 571,638.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,638.28/718.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.78

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