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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.11, 993.22 and 575.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.11, 993.22 and 575.89 is: 795.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.11 : 993.22 = 575.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.11/993.22 = 575.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.11x = 993.22 × 575.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.11x = 571,981.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,981.54/719.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.40

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