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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.60, 995.82 and 545.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.60, 995.82 and 545.64 is: 754.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.60 : 995.82 = 545.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.60/995.82 = 545.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.60x = 995.82 × 545.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.60x = 543,359.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,359.22/720.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.04

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