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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.79, 996.03 and 407.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.79, 996.03 and 407.11 is: 561.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.79 : 996.03 = 407.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.79/996.03 = 407.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.79x = 996.03 × 407.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.79x = 405,488.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,488.79/721.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.78

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