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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.89, 997.52 and 408.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.89, 997.52 and 408.14 is: 563.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.89 : 997.52 = 408.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.89/997.52 = 408.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.89x = 997.52 × 408.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.89x = 407,124.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,124.53/722.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.19

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