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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.70, 997.32 and 403.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.70, 997.32 and 403.62 is: 556.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.70 : 997.32 = 403.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.70/997.32 = 403.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.70x = 997.32 × 403.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.70x = 402,538.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,538.30/722.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.99

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