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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.99, 997.76 and 408.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.99, 997.76 and 408.38 is: 563.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.99 : 997.76 = 408.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.99/997.76 = 408.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.99x = 997.76 × 408.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.99x = 407,465.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,465.23/722.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.58

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