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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.94, 997.74 and 443.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.94, 997.74 and 443.12 is: 611.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.94 : 997.74 = 443.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.94/997.74 = 443.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.94x = 997.74 × 443.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.94x = 442,113.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,113.56/722.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.55

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