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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.92, 993.41 and 405.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.92, 993.41 and 405.13 is: 559.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.92 : 993.41 = 405.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.92/993.41 = 405.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.92x = 993.41 × 405.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.92x = 402,458.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,458.72/719.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.03

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