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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.92, 997.98 and 545.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.92, 997.98 and 545.95 is: 753.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.92 : 997.98 = 545.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.92/997.98 = 545.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.92x = 997.98 × 545.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.92x = 544,847.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,847.18/722.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.68

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