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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.24, 998.27 and 566.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.24, 998.27 and 566.61 is: 781.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.24 : 998.27 = 566.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.24/998.27 = 566.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.24x = 998.27 × 566.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.24x = 565,634.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,634.12/724.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.00

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