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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.36, 992.54 and 522.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.36, 992.54 and 522.53 is: 720.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.36 : 992.54 = 522.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.36/992.54 = 522.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.36x = 992.54 × 522.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.36x = 518,626.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,626.96/719.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.96

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