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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.54, 990.54 and 571.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.54, 990.54 and 571.23 is: 787.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.54 : 990.54 = 571.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.54/990.54 = 571.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.54x = 990.54 × 571.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.54x = 565,826.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,826.16/718.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.47

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