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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.39, 992.99 and 545.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.39, 992.99 and 545.43 is: 751.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.39 : 992.99 = 545.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.39/992.99 = 545.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.39x = 992.99 × 545.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.39x = 541,606.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,606.54/720.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.82

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