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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.88, 993.57 and 573.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.88, 993.57 and 573.66 is: 791.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.88 : 993.57 = 573.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.88/993.57 = 573.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.88x = 993.57 × 573.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.88x = 569,971.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,971.37/719.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.76

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