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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.92, 992.96 and 523.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.92, 992.96 and 523.04 is: 721.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.92 : 992.96 = 523.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.92/992.96 = 523.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.92x = 992.96 × 523.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.92x = 519,357.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,357.80/719.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.41

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