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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.32, 991.51 and 542.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.32, 991.51 and 542.02 is: 747.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.32 : 991.51 = 542.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.32/991.51 = 542.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.32x = 991.51 × 542.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.32x = 537,418.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,418.25/719.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.12

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