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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.08, 997.68 and 548.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.08, 997.68 and 548.32 is: 757.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.08 : 997.68 = 548.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.08/997.68 = 548.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.08x = 997.68 × 548.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.08x = 547,047.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,047.90/722.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.60

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