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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.59, 991.60 and 403.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.59, 991.60 and 403.87 is: 557.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.59 : 991.60 = 403.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.59/991.60 = 403.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.59x = 991.60 × 403.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.59x = 400,477.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,477.49/718.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.31

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