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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.94, 992 and 424.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.94, 992 and 424.18 is: 585.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.94 : 992 = 424.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.94/992 = 424.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.94x = 992 × 424.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.94x = 420,786.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,786.56/718.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.29

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