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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.36, 992.88 and 602.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.36, 992.88 and 602.72 is: 831.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.36 : 992.88 = 602.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.36/992.88 = 602.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.36x = 992.88 × 602.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.36x = 598,428.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,428.63/719.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.89

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