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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.02, 996.41 and 411.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.02, 996.41 and 411.54 is: 567.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.02 : 996.41 = 411.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.02/996.41 = 411.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.02x = 996.41 × 411.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.02x = 410,062.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,062.57/722.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.94

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