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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.26, 997.48 and 565.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.26, 997.48 and 565.65 is: 780.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.26 : 997.48 = 565.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.26/997.48 = 565.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.26x = 997.48 × 565.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.26x = 564,225.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,225.27/723.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.11

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