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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.90, 995.09 and 563.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.90, 995.09 and 563.36 is: 777.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.90 : 995.09 = 563.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.90/995.09 = 563.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.90x = 995.09 × 563.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.90x = 560,586.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,586.11/720.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.62

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