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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.65, 999.27 and 567

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.65, 999.27 and 567 is: 781.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.65 : 999.27 = 567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.65/999.27 = 567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.65x = 999.27 × 567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.65x = 566,586.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,586.09/724.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.88

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