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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.58, 997.16 and 391.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.58, 997.16 and 391.00 is: 539.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.58 : 997.16 = 391.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.58/997.16 = 391.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.58x = 997.16 × 391.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.58x = 389,893.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,893.61/722.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.59

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