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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.66, 997.05 and 412.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.66, 997.05 and 412.16 is: 568.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.66 : 997.05 = 412.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.66/997.05 = 412.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.66x = 997.05 × 412.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.66x = 410,944.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,944.13/722.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.65

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