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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.75, 997.36 and 403.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.75, 997.36 and 403.70 is: 557.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.75 : 997.36 = 403.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.75/997.36 = 403.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.75x = 997.36 × 403.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.75x = 402,635.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,635.72/722.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.09

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