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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.43, 994.65 and 554.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.43, 994.65 and 554.35 is: 765.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.43 : 994.65 = 554.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.43/994.65 = 554.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.43x = 994.65 × 554.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.43x = 551,384.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,384.23/720.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.35

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