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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.92, 996.60 and 544.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.92, 996.60 and 544.95 is: 752.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.92 : 996.60 = 544.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.92/996.60 = 544.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.92x = 996.60 × 544.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.92x = 543,097.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,097.17/721.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.30

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