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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.89, 992.03 and 404.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.89, 992.03 and 404.17 is: 557.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.89 : 992.03 = 404.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.89/992.03 = 404.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.89x = 992.03 × 404.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.89x = 400,943.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,943.80/718.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.73

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