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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.54, 997.08 and 403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.54, 997.08 and 403.52 is: 556.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.54 : 997.08 = 403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.54/997.08 = 403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.54x = 997.08 × 403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.54x = 402,336.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,336.74/722.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.84

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