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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.80, 996.66 and 555.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.80, 996.66 and 555.78 is: 767.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.80 : 996.66 = 555.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.80/996.66 = 555.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.80x = 996.66 × 555.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.80x = 553,923.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,923.69/721.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.42

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