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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.64, 992.70 and 522.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.64, 992.70 and 522.80 is: 721.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.64 : 992.70 = 522.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.64/992.70 = 522.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.64x = 992.70 × 522.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.64x = 518,983.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,983.56/719.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.17

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