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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.50, 997.24 and 412.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.50, 997.24 and 412.18 is: 568.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.50 : 997.24 = 412.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.50/997.24 = 412.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.50x = 997.24 × 412.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.50x = 411,042.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,042.38/722.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.92

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