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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.24, 992.54 and 424.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.24, 992.54 and 424.54 is: 585.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.24 : 992.54 = 424.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.24/992.54 = 424.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.24x = 992.54 × 424.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.24x = 421,371.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,371.51/719.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.85

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