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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.32, 992.57 and 404.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.32, 992.57 and 404.55 is: 558.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.32 : 992.57 = 404.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.32/992.57 = 404.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.32x = 992.57 × 404.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.32x = 401,542.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,542.72/719.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.23

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