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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.94, 993.51 and 405.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.94, 993.51 and 405.22 is: 559.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.94 : 993.51 = 405.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.94/993.51 = 405.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.94x = 993.51 × 405.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.94x = 402,590.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,590.12/719.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.20

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