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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.66, 997.26 and 391.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.66, 997.26 and 391.08 is: 539.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.66 : 997.26 = 391.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.66/997.26 = 391.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.66x = 997.26 × 391.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.66x = 390,008.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,008.44/722.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.69

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