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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.38, 995.13 and 546.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.38, 995.13 and 546.42 is: 753.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.38 : 995.13 = 546.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.38/995.13 = 546.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.38x = 995.13 × 546.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.38x = 543,758.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,758.93/721.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.78

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