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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.55, 992.99 and 404.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.55, 992.99 and 404.84 is: 558.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.55 : 992.99 = 404.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.55/992.99 = 404.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.55x = 992.99 × 404.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.55x = 401,995.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,995.08/719.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.68

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