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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.93, 996.57 and 707.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.93, 996.57 and 707.40 is: 975.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.93 : 996.57 = 707.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.93/996.57 = 707.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.93x = 996.57 × 707.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.93x = 704,973.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,973.62/722.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.17

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