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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.03, 992.23 and 404.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.03, 992.23 and 404.26 is: 557.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.03 : 992.23 = 404.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.03/992.23 = 404.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.03x = 992.23 × 404.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.03x = 401,115.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,115.41/719.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.85

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