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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.72, 997.44 and 412.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.72, 997.44 and 412.28 is: 569.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.72 : 997.44 = 412.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.72/997.44 = 412.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.72x = 997.44 × 412.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.72x = 411,224.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,224.56/722.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.00

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