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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.88, 999.41 and 557.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.88, 999.41 and 557.78 is: 770.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.88 : 999.41 = 557.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.88/999.41 = 557.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.88x = 999.41 × 557.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.88x = 557,448.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,448.12/723.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.09

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