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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.39, 997.79 and 630.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.39, 997.79 and 630.32 is: 870.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.39 : 997.79 = 630.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.39/997.79 = 630.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.39x = 997.79 × 630.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.39x = 628,918.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,918.85/722.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.61

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