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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.51, 992.54 and 424.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.51, 992.54 and 424.61 is: 585.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.51 : 992.54 = 424.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.51/992.54 = 424.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.51x = 992.54 × 424.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.51x = 421,442.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,442.41/719.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.74

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