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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.75, 996.47 and 555.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.75, 996.47 and 555.65 is: 767.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.75 : 996.47 = 555.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.75/996.47 = 555.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.75x = 996.47 × 555.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.75x = 553,688.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,688.56/721.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.15

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