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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.94, 993.24 and 421.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.94, 993.24 and 421.05 is: 580.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.94 : 993.24 = 421.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.94/993.24 = 421.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.94x = 993.24 × 421.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.94x = 418,203.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,203.70/719.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.89

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