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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.62, 997.22 and 391.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.62, 997.22 and 391.05 is: 539.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.62 : 997.22 = 391.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.62/997.22 = 391.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.62x = 997.22 × 391.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.62x = 389,957.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,957.89/722.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.65

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