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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.08, 991.95 and 424.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.08, 991.95 and 424.24 is: 585.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.08 : 991.95 = 424.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.08/991.95 = 424.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.08x = 991.95 × 424.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.08x = 420,824.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,824.87/719.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.23

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