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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.30, 992.72 and 530.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.30, 992.72 and 530.33 is: 731.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.30 : 992.72 = 530.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.30/992.72 = 530.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.30x = 992.72 × 530.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.30x = 526,465.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,465.56/719.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.91

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