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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.29, 999.93 and 567.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.29, 999.93 and 567.31 is: 782.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.29 : 999.93 = 567.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.29/999.93 = 567.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.29x = 999.93 × 567.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.29x = 567,267.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,267.45/725.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.13

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