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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.92, 996.28 and 407.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.92, 996.28 and 407.18 is: 561.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.92 : 996.28 = 407.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.92/996.28 = 407.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.92x = 996.28 × 407.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.92x = 405,665.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,665.29/721.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.93

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