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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.75, 997.44 and 412.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.75, 997.44 and 412.25 is: 568.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.75 : 997.44 = 412.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.75/997.44 = 412.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.75x = 997.44 × 412.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.75x = 411,197.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,197.13/722.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.93

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