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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.43, 992.35 and 533.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.43, 992.35 and 533.08 is: 735.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.43 : 992.35 = 533.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.43/992.35 = 533.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.43x = 992.35 × 533.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.43x = 529,003.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,003.84/719.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.31

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