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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.38, 996 and 553.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.38, 996 and 553.04 is: 763.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.38 : 996 = 553.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.38/996 = 553.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.38x = 996 × 553.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.38x = 550,827.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,827.84/721.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.58

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