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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.58, 991.56 and 403.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.58, 991.56 and 403.78 is: 557.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.58 : 991.56 = 403.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.58/991.56 = 403.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.58x = 991.56 × 403.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.58x = 400,369.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,369.62/718.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.17

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