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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.14, 998.38 and 565.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.14, 998.38 and 565.50 is: 780.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.14 : 998.38 = 565.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.14/998.38 = 565.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.14x = 998.38 × 565.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.14x = 564,583.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,583.89/723.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.74

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