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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.60, 994.44 and 544.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.60, 994.44 and 544.64 is: 752.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.60 : 994.44 = 544.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.60/994.44 = 544.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.60x = 994.44 × 544.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.60x = 541,611.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,611.80/719.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.66

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