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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.64, 997.62 and 579.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.64, 997.62 and 579.29 is: 799.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.64 : 997.62 = 579.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.64/997.62 = 579.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.64x = 997.62 × 579.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.64x = 577,911.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,911.29/722.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.72

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