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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.39, 991.40 and 407.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.39, 991.40 and 407.89 is: 562.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.39 : 991.40 = 407.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.39/991.40 = 407.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.39x = 991.40 × 407.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.39x = 404,382.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,382.15/718.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.90

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