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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.31, 997.23 and 556.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.31, 997.23 and 556.21 is: 767.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.31 : 997.23 = 556.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.31/997.23 = 556.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.31x = 997.23 × 556.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.31x = 554,669.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,669.30/722.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.91

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