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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.29, 995.29 and 563.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.29, 995.29 and 563.36 is: 778.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.29 : 995.29 = 563.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.29/995.29 = 563.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.29x = 995.29 × 563.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.29x = 560,700.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,700.19/720.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.43

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