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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719, 992.22 and 408.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719, 992.22 and 408.56 is: 563.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719 : 992.22 = 408.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719/992.22 = 408.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719x = 992.22 × 408.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719x = 405,381.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,381.40/719
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.81

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