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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.72, 993.17 and 404.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.72, 993.17 and 404.94 is: 558.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.72 : 993.17 = 404.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.72/993.17 = 404.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.72x = 993.17 × 404.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.72x = 402,174.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,174.26/719.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.79

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