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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.81, 991.87 and 404.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.81, 991.87 and 404.03 is: 557.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.81 : 991.87 = 404.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.81/991.87 = 404.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.81x = 991.87 × 404.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.81x = 400,746.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,746.71/718.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.52

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