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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.56, 997.76 and 635.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.56, 997.76 and 635.52 is: 877.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.56 : 997.76 = 635.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.56/997.76 = 635.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.56x = 997.76 × 635.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.56x = 634,096.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,096.44/722.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.57

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