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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.50, 997.04 and 407.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.50, 997.04 and 407.82 is: 562.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.50 : 997.04 = 407.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.50/997.04 = 407.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.50x = 997.04 × 407.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.50x = 406,612.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,612.85/722.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.79

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