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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.65, 999.09 and 577.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.65, 999.09 and 577.02 is: 795.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.65 : 999.09 = 577.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.65/999.09 = 577.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.65x = 999.09 × 577.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.65x = 576,494.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,494.91/724.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.55

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