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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.20, 992.64 and 424.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.20, 992.64 and 424.32 is: 585.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.20 : 992.64 = 424.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.20/992.64 = 424.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.20x = 992.64 × 424.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.20x = 421,197.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,197.00/719.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.65

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