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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.66, 1,007.11 and 563.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.66, 1,007.11 and 563.62 is: 777.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.66 : 1,007.11 = 563.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.66/1,007.11 = 563.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.66x = 1,007.11 × 563.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.66x = 567,627.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,627.34/729.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.93

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