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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.52, 993.36 and 553.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.52, 993.36 and 553.44 is: 764.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.52 : 993.36 = 553.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.52/993.36 = 553.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.52x = 993.36 × 553.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.52x = 549,765.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,765.16/719.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.07

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