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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.56, 993 and 409.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.56, 993 and 409.06 is: 564.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.56 : 993 = 409.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.56/993 = 409.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.56x = 993 × 409.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.56x = 406,196.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,196.58/719.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.51

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