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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.50, 992.82 and 404.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.50, 992.82 and 404.72 is: 558.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.50 : 992.82 = 404.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.50/992.82 = 404.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.50x = 992.82 × 404.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.50x = 401,814.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,814.11/719.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.46

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