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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.22, 996.26 and 597.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.22, 996.26 and 597.16 is: 823.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.22 : 996.26 = 597.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.22/996.26 = 597.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.22x = 996.26 × 597.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.22x = 594,926.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,926.62/722.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.75

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