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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.69, 992.83 and 424.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.69, 992.83 and 424.76 is: 585.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.69 : 992.83 = 424.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.69/992.83 = 424.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.69x = 992.83 × 424.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.69x = 421,714.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,714.47/719.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.97

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