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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.54, 992.93 and 409.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.54, 992.93 and 409.14 is: 564.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.54 : 992.93 = 409.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.54/992.93 = 409.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.54x = 992.93 × 409.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.54x = 406,247.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,247.38/719.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.59

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