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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.88, 996.22 and 407.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.88, 996.22 and 407.14 is: 561.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.88 : 996.22 = 407.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.88/996.22 = 407.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.88x = 996.22 × 407.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.88x = 405,601.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,601.01/721.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.87

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