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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.62, 993.53 and 553.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.62, 993.53 and 553.52 is: 764.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.62 : 993.53 = 553.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.62/993.53 = 553.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.62x = 993.53 × 553.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.62x = 549,942.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,942.59/719.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.22

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