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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.86, 992.01 and 404.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.86, 992.01 and 404.12 is: 557.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.86 : 992.01 = 404.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.86/992.01 = 404.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.86x = 992.01 × 404.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.86x = 400,895.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,895.08/718.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.68

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