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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.59, 991.63 and 399.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.59, 991.63 and 399.54 is: 551.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.59 : 991.63 = 399.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.59/991.63 = 399.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.59x = 991.63 × 399.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.59x = 396,190.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,190.89/718.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.35

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