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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.28, 992.88 and 545.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.28, 992.88 and 545.04 is: 752.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.28 : 992.88 = 545.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.28/992.88 = 545.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.28x = 992.88 × 545.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.28x = 541,159.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,159.32/719.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.36

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