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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.75, 991.79 and 403.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.75, 991.79 and 403.95 is: 557.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.75 : 991.79 = 403.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.75/991.79 = 403.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.75x = 991.79 × 403.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.75x = 400,626.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,626.59/718.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.40

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