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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.43, 997.95 and 557.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.43, 997.95 and 557.58 is: 769.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.43 : 997.95 = 557.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.43/997.95 = 557.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.43x = 997.95 × 557.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.43x = 556,442.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,442.79/723.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.17

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