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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.94, 996.21 and 411.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.94, 996.21 and 411.50 is: 567.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.94 : 996.21 = 411.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.94/996.21 = 411.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.94x = 996.21 × 411.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.94x = 409,940.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,940.42/721.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.83

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