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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719, 992.26 and 424.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719, 992.26 and 424.44 is: 585.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719 : 992.26 = 424.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719/992.26 = 424.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719x = 992.26 × 424.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719x = 421,154.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,154.83/719
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.75

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