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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.64, 999.06 and 565.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.64, 999.06 and 565.99 is: 781.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.64 : 999.06 = 565.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.64/999.06 = 565.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.64x = 999.06 × 565.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.64x = 565,457.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,457.97/723.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.41

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