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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.13, 992.86 and 561.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.13, 992.86 and 561.48 is: 775.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.13 : 992.86 = 561.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.13/992.86 = 561.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.13x = 992.86 × 561.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.13x = 557,471.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,471.03/719.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.20

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