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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.84, 992.40 and 578.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.84, 992.40 and 578.72 is: 797.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.84 : 992.40 = 578.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.84/992.40 = 578.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.84x = 992.40 × 578.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.84x = 574,321.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,321.73/719.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.85

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