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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722, 996.24 and 407.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722, 996.24 and 407.28 is: 561.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722 : 996.24 = 407.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722/996.24 = 407.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722x = 996.24 × 407.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722x = 405,748.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,748.63/722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.98

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