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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.08, 992.42 and 553.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.08, 992.42 and 553.16 is: 763.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.08 : 992.42 = 553.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.08/992.42 = 553.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.08x = 992.42 × 553.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.08x = 548,967.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,967.05/719.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.43

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