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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.92, 997.63 and 391.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.92, 997.63 and 391.35 is: 540.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.92 : 997.63 = 391.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.92/997.63 = 391.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.92x = 997.63 × 391.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.92x = 390,418.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,418.00/722.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.06

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