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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.92, 1,077.57 and 556.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.92, 1,077.57 and 556.11 is: 833.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.92 : 1,077.57 = 556.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.92/1,077.57 = 556.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.92x = 1,077.57 × 556.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.92x = 599,247.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,247.45/718.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.54

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