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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.82, 993.40 and 405.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.82, 993.40 and 405.07 is: 559.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.82 : 993.40 = 405.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.82/993.40 = 405.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.82x = 993.40 × 405.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.82x = 402,393.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,393.04/719.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.02

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