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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.96, 996.30 and 407.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.96, 996.30 and 407.23 is: 561.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.96 : 996.30 = 407.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.96/996.30 = 407.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.96x = 996.30 × 407.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.96x = 405,719.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,719.82/721.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.97

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