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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.58, 997.14 and 407.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.58, 997.14 and 407.88 is: 562.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.58 : 997.14 = 407.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.58/997.14 = 407.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.58x = 997.14 × 407.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.58x = 406,713.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,713.46/722.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.86

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