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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.34, 992.22 and 554.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.34, 992.22 and 554.58 is: 766.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.34 : 992.22 = 554.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.34/992.22 = 554.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.34x = 992.22 × 554.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.34x = 550,263.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,263.29/718.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.03

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