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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.21, 996.65 and 411.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.21, 996.65 and 411.71 is: 568.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.21 : 996.65 = 411.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.21/996.65 = 411.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.21x = 996.65 × 411.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.21x = 410,323.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,323.73/722.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.15

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