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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.96, 997.68 and 443.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.96, 997.68 and 443.16 is: 611.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.96 : 997.68 = 443.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.96/997.68 = 443.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.96x = 997.68 × 443.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.96x = 442,131.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,131.87/722.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.56

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