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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.94, 992.04 and 404.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.94, 992.04 and 404.16 is: 557.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.94 : 992.04 = 404.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.94/992.04 = 404.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.94x = 992.04 × 404.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.94x = 400,942.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,942.89/718.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.69

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