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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.73, 997.29 and 407.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.73, 997.29 and 407.96 is: 562.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.73 : 997.29 = 407.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.73/997.29 = 407.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.73x = 997.29 × 407.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.73x = 406,854.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,854.43/722.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.94

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