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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.92, 993 and 533.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.92, 993 and 533.44 is: 735.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.92 : 993 = 533.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.92/993 = 533.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.92x = 993 × 533.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.92x = 529,705.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,705.92/719.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.78

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