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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.24, 992.52 and 408.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.24, 992.52 and 408.74 is: 564.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.24 : 992.52 = 408.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.24/992.52 = 408.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.24x = 992.52 × 408.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.24x = 405,677.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,677.66/719.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.04

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