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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.92, 991.92 and 439.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.92, 991.92 and 439.20 is: 605.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.92 : 991.92 = 439.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.92/991.92 = 439.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.92x = 991.92 × 439.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.92x = 435,651.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,651.26/718.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.98

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