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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.98, 993.26 and 573.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.98, 993.26 and 573.18 is: 791.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.98 : 993.26 = 573.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.98/993.26 = 573.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.98x = 993.26 × 573.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.98x = 569,314.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,314.48/718.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.84

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