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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.77, 992.39 and 562.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.77, 992.39 and 562.04 is: 775.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.77 : 992.39 = 562.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.77/992.39 = 562.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.77x = 992.39 × 562.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.77x = 557,758.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,758.82/718.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.99

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