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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.80, 997.16 and 489.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.80, 997.16 and 489.52 is: 675.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.80 : 997.16 = 489.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.80/997.16 = 489.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.80x = 997.16 × 489.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.80x = 488,129.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,129.76/722.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.33

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