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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.36, 993.19 and 553.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.36, 993.19 and 553.27 is: 763.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.36 : 993.19 = 553.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.36/993.19 = 553.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.36x = 993.19 × 553.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.36x = 549,502.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,502.23/719.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.88

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