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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.82, 995.46 and 564.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.82, 995.46 and 564.26 is: 778.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.82 : 995.46 = 564.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.82/995.46 = 564.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.82x = 995.46 × 564.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.82x = 561,698.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,698.26/721.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.17

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