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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.04, 995.40 and 566.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.04, 995.40 and 566.52 is: 781.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.04 : 995.40 = 566.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.04/995.40 = 566.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.04x = 995.40 × 566.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.04x = 563,914.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,914.01/722.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.00

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