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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.55, 991.55 and 403.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.55, 991.55 and 403.77 is: 557.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.55 : 991.55 = 403.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.55/991.55 = 403.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.55x = 991.55 × 403.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.55x = 400,362.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,362.87/718.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.18

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