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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.63, 997.23 and 412.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.63, 997.23 and 412.13 is: 568.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.63 : 997.23 = 412.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.63/997.23 = 412.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.63x = 997.23 × 412.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.63x = 410,983.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,983.41/722.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.74

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