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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.11, 999.75 and 558.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.11, 999.75 and 558.03 is: 770.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.11 : 999.75 = 558.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.11/999.75 = 558.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.11x = 999.75 × 558.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.11x = 557,890.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,890.49/724.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.45

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