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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.12, 992.36 and 424.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.12, 992.36 and 424.48 is: 585.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.12 : 992.36 = 424.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.12/992.36 = 424.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.12x = 992.36 × 424.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.12x = 421,236.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,236.97/719.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.77

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