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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.92, 993.24 and 572.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.92, 993.24 and 572.76 is: 791.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.92 : 993.24 = 572.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.92/993.24 = 572.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.92x = 993.24 × 572.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.92x = 568,888.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,888.14/718.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.31

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