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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.60, 999.95 and 558.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.60, 999.95 and 558.50 is: 770.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.60 : 999.95 = 558.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.60/999.95 = 558.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.60x = 999.95 × 558.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.60x = 558,469.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,469.28/724.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.73

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