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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.42, 992.81 and 562.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.42, 992.81 and 562.23 is: 775.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.42 : 992.81 = 562.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.42/992.81 = 562.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.42x = 992.81 × 562.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.42x = 558,190.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,190.59/719.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.89

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