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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.96, 996.34 and 411.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.96, 996.34 and 411.56 is: 567.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.96 : 996.34 = 411.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.96/996.34 = 411.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.96x = 996.34 × 411.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.96x = 410,053.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,053.69/721.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.97

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