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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.62, 993.56 and 551.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.62, 993.56 and 551.27 is: 761.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.62 : 993.56 = 551.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.62/993.56 = 551.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.62x = 993.56 × 551.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.62x = 547,723.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,723.68/719.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.13

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