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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.63, 992.17 and 560.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.63, 992.17 and 560.99 is: 774.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.63 : 992.17 = 560.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.63/992.17 = 560.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.63x = 992.17 × 560.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.63x = 556,592.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,592.49/718.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.52

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