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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.01, 992.07 and 424.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.01, 992.07 and 424.29 is: 585.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.01 : 992.07 = 424.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.01/992.07 = 424.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.01x = 992.07 × 424.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.01x = 420,925.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,925.38/719.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.42

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