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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.26, 992.67 and 408.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.26, 992.67 and 408.82 is: 564.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.26 : 992.67 = 408.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.26/992.67 = 408.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.26x = 992.67 × 408.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.26x = 405,823.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,823.35/719.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.22

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