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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.25, 997.17 and 556.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.25, 997.17 and 556.14 is: 767.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.25 : 997.17 = 556.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.25/997.17 = 556.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.25x = 997.17 × 556.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.25x = 554,566.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,566.12/722.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.83

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