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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.14, 997.29 and 567.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.14, 997.29 and 567.62 is: 782.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.14 : 997.29 = 567.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.14/997.29 = 567.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.14x = 997.29 × 567.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.14x = 566,081.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,081.75/723.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.81

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