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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.92, 993.96 and 553.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.92, 993.96 and 553.84 is: 764.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.92 : 993.96 = 553.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.92/993.96 = 553.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.92x = 993.96 × 553.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.92x = 550,494.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,494.81/719.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.66

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