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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.94, 996.21 and 407.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.94, 996.21 and 407.21 is: 561.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.94 : 996.21 = 407.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.94/996.21 = 407.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.94x = 996.21 × 407.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.94x = 405,661.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,661.69/721.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.91

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