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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.84, 995.44 and 564.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.84, 995.44 and 564.28 is: 778.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.84 : 995.44 = 564.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.84/995.44 = 564.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.84x = 995.44 × 564.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.84x = 561,706.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,706.88/721.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.16

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