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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.17, 993.35 and 555.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.17, 993.35 and 555.37 is: 767.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.17 : 993.35 = 555.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.17/993.35 = 555.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.17x = 993.35 × 555.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.17x = 551,676.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,676.79/719.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.10

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