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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.44, 991.40 and 403.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.44, 991.40 and 403.72 is: 557.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.44 : 991.40 = 403.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.44/991.40 = 403.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.44x = 991.40 × 403.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.44x = 400,248.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,248.01/718.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.11

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