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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.30, 994.35 and 554.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.30, 994.35 and 554.46 is: 765.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.30 : 994.35 = 554.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.30/994.35 = 554.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.30x = 994.35 × 554.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.30x = 551,327.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,327.30/720.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.41

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