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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.02, 995.96 and 564.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.02, 995.96 and 564.20 is: 780.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.02 : 995.96 = 564.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.02/995.96 = 564.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.02x = 995.96 × 564.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.02x = 561,920.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,920.80/720.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.42

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