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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.82, 997.52 and 408.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.82, 997.52 and 408.15 is: 563.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.82 : 997.52 = 408.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.82/997.52 = 408.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.82x = 997.52 × 408.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.82x = 407,137.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,137.79/722.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.26

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