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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.61, 997.68 and 556.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.61, 997.68 and 556.53 is: 768.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.61 : 997.68 = 556.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.61/997.68 = 556.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.61x = 997.68 × 556.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.61x = 555,238.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,238.85/722.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.38

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