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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.88, 992.82 and 543.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.88, 992.82 and 543.24 is: 749.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.88 : 992.82 = 543.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.88/992.82 = 543.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.88x = 992.82 × 543.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.88x = 539,339.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,339.54/719.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.21

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