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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.84, 993.80 and 544.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.84, 993.80 and 544.88 is: 752.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.84 : 993.80 = 544.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.84/993.80 = 544.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.84x = 993.80 × 544.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.84x = 541,501.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,501.74/719.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.25

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