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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.27, 993.02 and 553.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.27, 993.02 and 553.16 is: 763.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.27 : 993.02 = 553.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.27/993.02 = 553.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.27x = 993.02 × 553.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.27x = 549,291.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,291.21/719.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.68

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