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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.42, 996.94 and 390.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.42, 996.94 and 390.84 is: 539.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.42 : 996.94 = 390.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.42/996.94 = 390.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.42x = 996.94 × 390.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.42x = 389,644.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,644.19/722.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.36

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