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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.34, 992.88 and 424.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.34, 992.88 and 424.70 is: 586.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.34 : 992.88 = 424.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.34/992.88 = 424.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.34x = 992.88 × 424.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.34x = 421,676.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,676.14/719.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.20

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