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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.66, 993.65 and 562.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.66, 993.65 and 562.47 is: 776.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.66 : 993.65 = 562.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.66/993.65 = 562.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.66x = 993.65 × 562.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.66x = 558,895.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,895.50/719.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.62

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