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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.13, 992.54 and 408.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.13, 992.54 and 408.63 is: 563.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.13 : 992.54 = 408.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.13/992.54 = 408.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.13x = 992.54 × 408.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.13x = 405,581.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,581.62/719.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.99

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