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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.01, 996.43 and 544.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.01, 996.43 and 544.66 is: 751.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.01 : 996.43 = 544.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.01/996.43 = 544.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.01x = 996.43 × 544.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.01x = 542,718.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,718.34/722.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.67

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