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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.22, 992.62 and 420.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.22, 992.62 and 420.55 is: 580.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.22 : 992.62 = 420.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.22/992.62 = 420.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.22x = 992.62 × 420.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.22x = 417,449.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,449.59/719.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.42

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