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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.10, 994.17 and 545.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.10, 994.17 and 545.14 is: 752.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.10 : 994.17 = 545.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.10/994.17 = 545.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.10x = 994.17 × 545.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.10x = 541,961.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,961.83/720.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.62

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