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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.88, 995.03 and 564.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.88, 995.03 and 564.24 is: 777.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.88 : 995.03 = 564.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.88/995.03 = 564.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.88x = 995.03 × 564.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.88x = 561,435.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,435.73/721.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.74

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