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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.97, 992.14 and 404.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.97, 992.14 and 404.19 is: 557.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.97 : 992.14 = 404.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.97/992.14 = 404.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.97x = 992.14 × 404.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.97x = 401,012.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,012.06/718.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.76

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