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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.29, 996.78 and 411.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.29, 996.78 and 411.79 is: 568.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.29 : 996.78 = 411.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.29/996.78 = 411.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.29x = 996.78 × 411.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.29x = 410,464.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,464.04/722.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.28

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