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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.38, 991.50 and 572.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.38, 991.50 and 572.16 is: 789.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.38 : 991.50 = 572.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.38/991.50 = 572.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.38x = 991.50 × 572.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.38x = 567,296.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,296.64/718.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.69

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