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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.26, 992.50 and 495.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.26, 992.50 and 495.40 is: 683.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.26 : 992.50 = 495.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.26/992.50 = 495.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.26x = 992.50 × 495.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.26x = 491,684.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,684.50/719.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.60

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