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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.94, 997.65 and 391.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.94, 997.65 and 391.37 is: 540.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.94 : 997.65 = 391.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.94/997.65 = 391.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.94x = 997.65 × 391.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.94x = 390,445.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,445.29/722.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.08

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