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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.56, 992.94 and 409

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.56, 992.94 and 409 is: 564.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.56 : 992.94 = 409 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.56/992.94 = 409/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.56x = 992.94 × 409
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.56x = 406,112.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,112.46/719.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.39

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