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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.69, 995.45 and 574.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.69, 995.45 and 574.07 is: 791.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.69 : 995.45 = 574.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.69/995.45 = 574.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.69x = 995.45 × 574.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.69x = 571,450.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,450.13/721.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.82

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