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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.92, 992.03 and 424.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.92, 992.03 and 424.19 is: 585.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.92 : 992.03 = 424.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.92/992.03 = 424.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.92x = 992.03 × 424.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.92x = 420,802.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,802.12/718.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.33

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