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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.84, 996.08 and 407.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.84, 996.08 and 407.04 is: 561.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.84 : 996.08 = 407.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.84/996.08 = 407.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.84x = 996.08 × 407.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.84x = 405,444.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,444.40/721.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.68

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