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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.91, 996.24 and 411.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.91, 996.24 and 411.41 is: 567.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.91 : 996.24 = 411.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.91/996.24 = 411.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.91x = 996.24 × 411.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.91x = 409,863.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,863.10/721.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.75

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