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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.56, 997.12 and 407.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.56, 997.12 and 407.80 is: 562.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.56 : 997.12 = 407.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.56/997.12 = 407.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.56x = 997.12 × 407.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.56x = 406,625.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,625.54/722.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.76

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