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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.10, 992.23 and 424.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.10, 992.23 and 424.35 is: 585.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.10 : 992.23 = 424.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.10/992.23 = 424.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.10x = 992.23 × 424.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.10x = 421,051.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,051.74/719.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.53

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