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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.13, 994.14 and 555.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.13, 994.14 and 555.08 is: 765.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.13 : 994.14 = 555.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.13/994.14 = 555.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.13x = 994.14 × 555.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.13x = 551,822.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,822.26/721.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.22

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