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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.80, 992.03 and 424.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.80, 992.03 and 424.37 is: 585.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.80 : 992.03 = 424.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.80/992.03 = 424.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.80x = 992.03 × 424.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.80x = 420,980.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,980.69/718.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.67

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