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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.98, 996.29 and 407.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.98, 996.29 and 407.32 is: 562.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.98 : 996.29 = 407.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.98/996.29 = 407.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.98x = 996.29 × 407.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.98x = 405,808.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,808.84/721.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.08

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