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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.93, 993.51 and 405.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.93, 993.51 and 405.18 is: 559.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.93 : 993.51 = 405.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.93/993.51 = 405.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.93x = 993.51 × 405.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.93x = 402,550.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,550.38/719.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.16

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