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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.04, 996.36 and 411.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.04, 996.36 and 411.52 is: 567.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.04 : 996.36 = 411.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.04/996.36 = 411.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.04x = 996.36 × 411.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.04x = 410,022.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,022.07/722.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.87

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