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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.60, 992.12 and 586.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.60, 992.12 and 586.35 is: 808.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.60 : 992.12 = 586.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.60/992.12 = 586.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.60x = 992.12 × 586.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.60x = 581,726.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,726.63/719.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.41

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