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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.82, 992.52 and 553.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.82, 992.52 and 553.68 is: 763.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.82 : 992.52 = 553.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.82/992.52 = 553.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.82x = 992.52 × 553.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.82x = 549,538.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,538.47/719.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.44

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