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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.87, 997.58 and 391.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.87, 997.58 and 391.31 is: 540.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.87 : 997.58 = 391.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.87/997.58 = 391.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.87x = 997.58 × 391.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.87x = 390,356.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,356.09/722.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.01

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