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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.82, 997.86 and 487.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.82, 997.86 and 487.14 is: 672.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.82 : 997.86 = 487.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.82/997.86 = 487.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.82x = 997.86 × 487.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.82x = 486,097.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,097.52/722.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.50

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