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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.18, 996.50 and 407.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.18, 996.50 and 407.40 is: 562.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.18 : 996.50 = 407.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.18/996.50 = 407.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.18x = 996.50 × 407.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.18x = 405,974.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,974.10/722.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.15

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