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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.04, 993 and 563.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.04, 993 and 563.52 is: 778.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.04 : 993 = 563.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.04/993 = 563.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.04x = 993 × 563.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.04x = 559,575.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,575.36/719.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.23

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