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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.76, 993.28 and 409.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.76, 993.28 and 409.26 is: 564.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.76 : 993.28 = 409.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.76/993.28 = 409.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.76x = 993.28 × 409.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.76x = 406,509.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,509.77/719.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.79

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