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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.94, 996.30 and 407.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.94, 996.30 and 407.25 is: 562.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.94 : 996.30 = 407.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.94/996.30 = 407.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.94x = 996.30 × 407.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.94x = 405,745.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,745.98/721.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.02

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