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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.06, 996.54 and 407.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.06, 996.54 and 407.39 is: 562.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.06 : 996.54 = 407.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.06/996.54 = 407.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.06x = 996.54 × 407.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.06x = 405,979.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,979.53/722.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.25

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