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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.93, 995.34 and 554.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.93, 995.34 and 554.85 is: 766.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.93 : 995.34 = 554.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.93/995.34 = 554.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.93x = 995.34 × 554.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.93x = 552,264.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,264.40/720.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.04

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