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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.80, 991.86 and 424.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.80, 991.86 and 424.12 is: 585.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.80 : 991.86 = 424.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.80/991.86 = 424.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.80x = 991.86 × 424.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.80x = 420,667.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,667.66/718.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.24

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