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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.11, 992.37 and 424.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.11, 992.37 and 424.38 is: 585.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.11 : 992.37 = 424.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.11/992.37 = 424.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.11x = 992.37 × 424.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.11x = 421,137.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,137.02/719.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.64

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