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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.84, 992.04 and 424.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.84, 992.04 and 424.08 is: 585.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.84 : 992.04 = 424.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.84/992.04 = 424.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.84x = 992.04 × 424.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.84x = 420,704.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,704.32/718.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.25

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