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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.22, 995.64 and 543.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.22, 995.64 and 543.91 is: 750.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.22 : 995.64 = 543.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.22/995.64 = 543.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.22x = 995.64 × 543.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.22x = 541,536.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,536.06/721.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.86

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