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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.38, 997.33 and 556.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.38, 997.33 and 556.28 is: 768.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.38 : 997.33 = 556.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.38/997.33 = 556.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.38x = 997.33 × 556.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.38x = 554,789.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,789.75/722.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.00

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