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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.10, 993.04 and 572.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.10, 993.04 and 572.81 is: 791.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.10 : 993.04 = 572.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.10/993.04 = 572.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.10x = 993.04 × 572.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.10x = 568,816.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,816.85/719.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.01

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