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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.25, 996.84 and 547.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.25, 996.84 and 547.83 is: 756.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.25 : 996.84 = 547.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.25/996.84 = 547.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.25x = 996.84 × 547.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.25x = 546,098.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,098.86/722.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.11

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