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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.05, 992.61 and 553.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.05, 992.61 and 553.20 is: 763.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.05 : 992.61 = 553.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.05/992.61 = 553.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.05x = 992.61 × 553.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.05x = 549,111.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,111.85/719.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.66

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