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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.28, 992.86 and 623.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.28, 992.86 and 623.04 is: 860.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.28 : 992.86 = 623.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.28/992.86 = 623.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.28x = 992.86 × 623.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.28x = 618,591.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,591.80/719.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.02

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