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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.10, 996.52 and 407.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.10, 996.52 and 407.37 is: 562.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.10 : 996.52 = 407.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.10/996.52 = 407.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.10x = 996.52 × 407.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.10x = 405,945.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,945.33/722.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.17

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