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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.78, 996.01 and 411.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.78, 996.01 and 411.26 is: 567.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.78 : 996.01 = 411.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.78/996.01 = 411.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.78x = 996.01 × 411.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.78x = 409,619.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,619.07/721.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.51

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