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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.07, 996.18 and 407.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.07, 996.18 and 407.27 is: 561.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.07 : 996.18 = 407.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.07/996.18 = 407.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.07x = 996.18 × 407.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.07x = 405,709.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,709.25/722.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.87

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