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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.93, 995.34 and 554.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.93, 995.34 and 554.07 is: 763.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.93 : 995.34 = 554.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.93/995.34 = 554.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.93x = 995.34 × 554.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.93x = 551,488.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,488.03/721.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.91

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