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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.28, 992.94 and 522.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.28, 992.94 and 522.96 is: 721.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.28 : 992.94 = 522.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.28/992.94 = 522.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.28x = 992.94 × 522.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.28x = 519,267.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,267.90/719.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.93

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