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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.95, 997.60 and 533.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.95, 997.60 and 533.99 is: 736.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.95 : 997.60 = 533.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.95/997.60 = 533.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.95x = 997.60 × 533.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.95x = 532,709.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,709.58/722.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.86

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