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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.86, 993.36 and 405.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.86, 993.36 and 405.09 is: 558.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.86 : 993.36 = 405.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.86/993.36 = 405.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.86x = 993.36 × 405.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.86x = 402,398.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,398.00/719.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.99

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