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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.60, 992.76 and 424.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.60, 992.76 and 424.76 is: 586.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.60 : 992.76 = 424.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.60/992.76 = 424.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.60x = 992.76 × 424.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.60x = 421,684.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,684.74/719.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.00

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