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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.89, 992.34 and 439.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.89, 992.34 and 439.14 is: 606.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.89 : 992.34 = 439.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.89/992.34 = 439.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.89x = 992.34 × 439.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.89x = 435,776.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,776.19/718.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.18

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