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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.12, 991.40 and 532.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.12, 991.40 and 532.24 is: 733.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.12 : 991.40 = 532.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.12/991.40 = 532.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.12x = 991.40 × 532.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.12x = 527,662.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,662.74/719.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.76

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