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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.34, 990.80 and 553.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.34, 990.80 and 553.24 is: 762.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.34 : 990.80 = 553.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.34/990.80 = 553.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.34x = 990.80 × 553.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.34x = 548,150.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,150.19/719.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.02

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