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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.92, 993.65 and 440.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.92, 993.65 and 440.38 is: 607.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.92 : 993.65 = 440.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.92/993.65 = 440.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.92x = 993.65 × 440.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.92x = 437,583.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,583.59/719.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.82

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