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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.76, 992.09 and 424.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.76, 992.09 and 424.13 is: 585.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.76 : 992.09 = 424.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.76/992.09 = 424.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.76x = 992.09 × 424.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.76x = 420,771.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,771.23/718.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.41

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