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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.68, 996.06 and 548.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.68, 996.06 and 548.08 is: 755.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.68 : 996.06 = 548.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.68/996.06 = 548.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.68x = 996.06 × 548.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.68x = 545,920.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,920.56/722.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.41

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