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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.74, 997.49 and 412.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.74, 997.49 and 412.34 is: 569.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.74 : 997.49 = 412.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.74/997.49 = 412.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.74x = 997.49 × 412.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.74x = 411,305.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,305.03/722.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.09

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