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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.89, 993.40 and 409.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.89, 993.40 and 409.39 is: 564.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.89 : 993.40 = 409.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.89/993.40 = 409.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.89x = 993.40 × 409.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.89x = 406,688.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,688.03/719.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.93

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