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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.91, 997.67 and 403.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.91, 997.67 and 403.91 is: 557.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.91 : 997.67 = 403.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.91/997.67 = 403.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.91x = 997.67 × 403.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.91x = 402,961.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,961.88/722.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.42

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