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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.67, 997.23 and 407.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.67, 997.23 and 407.92 is: 562.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.67 : 997.23 = 407.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.67/997.23 = 407.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.67x = 997.23 × 407.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.67x = 406,788.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,788.02/722.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.90

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