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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.77, 997.44 and 408.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.77, 997.44 and 408.10 is: 563.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.77 : 997.44 = 408.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.77/997.44 = 408.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.77x = 997.44 × 408.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.77x = 407,055.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,055.26/722.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.19

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