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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.27, 992.54 and 404.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.27, 992.54 and 404.43 is: 558.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.27 : 992.54 = 404.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.27/992.54 = 404.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.27x = 992.54 × 404.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.27x = 401,410.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,410.93/719.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.08

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