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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.07, 996.40 and 403.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.07, 996.40 and 403.02 is: 556.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.07 : 996.40 = 403.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.07/996.40 = 403.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.07x = 996.40 × 403.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.07x = 401,569.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,569.13/722.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.14

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