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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.98, 993.56 and 405.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.98, 993.56 and 405.25 is: 559.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.98 : 993.56 = 405.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.98/993.56 = 405.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.98x = 993.56 × 405.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.98x = 402,640.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,640.19/719.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.24

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