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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.75, 997.35 and 443.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.75, 997.35 and 443.00 is: 611.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.75 : 997.35 = 443.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.75/997.35 = 443.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.75x = 997.35 × 443.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.75x = 441,821.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,821.06/722.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.31

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