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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.96, 995.68 and 556.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.96, 995.68 and 556.60 is: 767.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.96 : 995.68 = 556.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.96/995.68 = 556.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.96x = 995.68 × 556.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.96x = 554,195.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,195.49/721.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.63

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