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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.09, 992.82 and 553.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.09, 992.82 and 553.01 is: 763.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.09 : 992.82 = 553.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.09/992.82 = 553.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.09x = 992.82 × 553.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.09x = 549,039.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,039.39/719.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.52

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