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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.39, 995.72 and 564.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.39, 995.72 and 564.74 is: 778.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.39 : 995.72 = 564.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.39/995.72 = 564.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.39x = 995.72 × 564.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.39x = 562,322.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,322.91/722.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.42

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