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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.75, 992.00 and 424.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.75, 992.00 and 424.09 is: 585.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.75 : 992.00 = 424.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.75/992.00 = 424.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.75x = 992.00 × 424.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.75x = 420,695.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,695.16/718.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.32

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