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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.22, 992.88 and 487.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.22, 992.88 and 487.56 is: 673.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.22 : 992.88 = 487.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.22/992.88 = 487.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.22x = 992.88 × 487.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.22x = 484,088.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,088.57/719.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.07

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