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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.25, 992.58 and 408.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.25, 992.58 and 408.75 is: 564.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.25 : 992.58 = 408.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.25/992.58 = 408.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.25x = 992.58 × 408.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.25x = 405,717.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,717.08/719.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.08

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