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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.91, 997.62 and 412.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.91, 997.62 and 412.41 is: 569.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.91 : 997.62 = 412.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.91/997.62 = 412.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.91x = 997.62 × 412.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.91x = 411,428.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,428.46/722.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.13

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