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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.66, 997.70 and 564.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.66, 997.70 and 564.98 is: 780.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.66 : 997.70 = 564.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.66/997.70 = 564.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.66x = 997.70 × 564.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.66x = 563,672.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,672.73/722.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.00

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