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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.44, 992.86 and 408.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.44, 992.86 and 408.92 is: 564.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.44 : 992.86 = 408.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.44/992.86 = 408.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.44x = 992.86 × 408.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.44x = 406,000.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,000.31/719.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.33

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