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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.93, 996.18 and 407.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.93, 996.18 and 407.17 is: 561.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.93 : 996.18 = 407.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.93/996.18 = 407.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.93x = 996.18 × 407.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.93x = 405,614.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,614.61/721.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.85

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