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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.88, 997.56 and 391.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.88, 997.56 and 391.31 is: 539.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.88 : 997.56 = 391.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.88/997.56 = 391.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.88x = 997.56 × 391.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.88x = 390,350.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,350.22/722.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.99

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