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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.32, 997.16 and 515.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.32, 997.16 and 515.60 is: 711.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.32 : 997.16 = 515.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.32/997.16 = 515.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.32x = 997.16 × 515.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.32x = 514,135.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,135.70/722.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.78

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