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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.30, 996.78 and 407.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.30, 996.78 and 407.54 is: 562.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.30 : 996.78 = 407.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.30/996.78 = 407.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.30x = 996.78 × 407.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.30x = 406,222.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,222.74/722.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.41

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