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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.16, 992.52 and 424.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.16, 992.52 and 424.50 is: 585.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.16 : 992.52 = 424.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.16/992.52 = 424.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.16x = 992.52 × 424.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.16x = 421,324.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,324.74/719.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.86

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