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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.06, 998.19 and 565.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.06, 998.19 and 565.41 is: 780.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.06 : 998.19 = 565.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.06/998.19 = 565.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.06x = 998.19 × 565.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.06x = 564,386.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,386.61/723.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.55

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