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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.42, 996.94 and 390.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.42, 996.94 and 390.85 is: 539.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.42 : 996.94 = 390.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.42/996.94 = 390.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.42x = 996.94 × 390.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.42x = 389,654.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,654.00/722.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.37

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