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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.41, 992.76 and 424.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.41, 992.76 and 424.72 is: 586.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.41 : 992.76 = 424.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.41/992.76 = 424.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.41x = 992.76 × 424.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.41x = 421,640.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,640.06/719.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.10

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