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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.91, 992.07 and 424.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.91, 992.07 and 424.22 is: 585.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.91 : 992.07 = 424.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.91/992.07 = 424.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.91x = 992.07 × 424.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.91x = 420,850.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,850.98/718.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.41

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