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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.36, 992.78 and 404.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.36, 992.78 and 404.69 is: 558.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.36 : 992.78 = 404.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.36/992.78 = 404.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.36x = 992.78 × 404.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.36x = 401,771.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,771.63/719.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.51

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