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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.72, 997.24 and 407.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.72, 997.24 and 407.94 is: 562.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.72 : 997.24 = 407.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.72/997.24 = 407.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.72x = 997.24 × 407.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.72x = 406,814.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,814.09/722.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.89

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