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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.47, 996.95 and 407.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.47, 996.95 and 407.72 is: 562.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.47 : 996.95 = 407.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.47/996.95 = 407.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.47x = 996.95 × 407.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.47x = 406,476.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,476.45/722.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.62

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