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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.49, 992.88 and 424.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.49, 992.88 and 424.76 is: 586.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.49 : 992.88 = 424.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.49/992.88 = 424.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.49x = 992.88 × 424.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.49x = 421,738.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,738.19/719.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.16

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