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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.36, 993.12 and 520.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.36, 993.12 and 520.64 is: 718.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.36 : 993.12 = 520.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.36/993.12 = 520.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.36x = 993.12 × 520.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.36x = 517,058.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,058.00/719.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.78

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