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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.40, 990.03 and 576.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.40, 990.03 and 576.44 is: 794.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.40 : 990.03 = 576.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.40/990.03 = 576.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.40x = 990.03 × 576.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.40x = 570,692.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,692.89/718.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.39

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