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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.37, 994.13 and 563.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.37, 994.13 and 563.19 is: 777.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.37 : 994.13 = 563.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.37/994.13 = 563.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.37x = 994.13 × 563.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.37x = 559,884.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,884.07/720.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.22

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