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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.64, 993.51 and 554.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.64, 993.51 and 554.31 is: 765.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.64 : 993.51 = 554.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.64/993.51 = 554.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.64x = 993.51 × 554.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.64x = 550,712.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,712.53/719.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.26

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