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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.11, 994.23 and 554.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.11, 994.23 and 554.03 is: 764.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.11 : 994.23 = 554.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.11/994.23 = 554.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.11x = 994.23 × 554.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.11x = 550,833.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,833.25/720.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.93

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