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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720, 993.62 and 405.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720, 993.62 and 405.34 is: 559.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720 : 993.62 = 405.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720/993.62 = 405.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720x = 993.62 × 405.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720x = 402,753.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,753.93/720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.38

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