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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.01, 991.47 and 532.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.01, 991.47 and 532.86 is: 734.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.01 : 991.47 = 532.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.01/991.47 = 532.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.01x = 991.47 × 532.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.01x = 528,312.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,312.98/719.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.78

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