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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.82, 994.08 and 563.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.82, 994.08 and 563.26 is: 776.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.82 : 994.08 = 563.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.82/994.08 = 563.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.82x = 994.08 × 563.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.82x = 559,925.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,925.50/720.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.79

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