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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.38, 992.37 and 544.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.38, 992.37 and 544.42 is: 751.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.38 : 992.37 = 544.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.38/992.37 = 544.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.38x = 992.37 × 544.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.38x = 540,266.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,266.08/719.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.02

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