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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.62, 991.62 and 403.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.62, 991.62 and 403.86 is: 557.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.62 : 991.62 = 403.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.62/991.62 = 403.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.62x = 991.62 × 403.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.62x = 400,475.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,475.65/718.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.28

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