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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722, 996.36 and 411.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722, 996.36 and 411.52 is: 567.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722 : 996.36 = 411.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722/996.36 = 411.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722x = 996.36 × 411.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722x = 410,022.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,022.07/722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.90

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