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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.14, 996.56 and 407.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.14, 996.56 and 407.42 is: 562.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.14 : 996.56 = 407.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.14/996.56 = 407.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.14x = 996.56 × 407.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.14x = 406,018.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,018.48/722.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.24

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