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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.77, 991.85 and 403.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.77, 991.85 and 403.95 is: 557.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.77 : 991.85 = 403.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.77/991.85 = 403.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.77x = 991.85 × 403.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.77x = 400,655.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,655.79/718.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.42

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