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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.36, 991.34 and 407.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.36, 991.34 and 407.86 is: 562.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.36 : 991.34 = 407.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.36/991.34 = 407.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.36x = 991.34 × 407.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.36x = 404,326.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,326.04/718.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.85

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