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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.89, 997.53 and 412.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.89, 997.53 and 412.39 is: 569.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.89 : 997.53 = 412.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.89/997.53 = 412.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.89x = 997.53 × 412.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.89x = 411,371.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,371.40/722.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.06

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