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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.97, 996.30 and 407.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.97, 996.30 and 407.26 is: 562.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.97 : 996.30 = 407.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.97/996.30 = 407.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.97x = 996.30 × 407.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.97x = 405,748.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,748.16/721.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.01

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