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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.31, 995.85 and 555.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.31, 995.85 and 555.21 is: 766.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.31 : 995.85 = 555.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.31/995.85 = 555.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.31x = 995.85 × 555.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.31x = 552,905.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,905.88/721.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.54

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