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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.41, 996.93 and 390.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.41, 996.93 and 390.84 is: 539.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.41 : 996.93 = 390.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.41/996.93 = 390.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.41x = 996.93 × 390.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.41x = 389,641.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,641.10/722.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.36

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