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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.22, 1,005.98 and 564.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.22, 1,005.98 and 564.54 is: 779.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.22 : 1,005.98 = 564.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.22/1,005.98 = 564.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.22x = 1,005.98 × 564.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.22x = 567,917.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,917.36/728.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.87

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