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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.14, 996.54 and 407.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.14, 996.54 and 407.41 is: 562.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.14 : 996.54 = 407.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.14/996.54 = 407.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.14x = 996.54 × 407.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.14x = 405,996.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,996.34/722.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.21

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