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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.02, 996.14 and 407.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.02, 996.14 and 407.23 is: 561.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.02 : 996.14 = 407.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.02/996.14 = 407.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.02x = 996.14 × 407.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.02x = 405,660.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,660.36/722.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.84

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