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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.14, 993.74 and 405.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.14, 993.74 and 405.30 is: 559.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.14 : 993.74 = 405.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.14/993.74 = 405.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.14x = 993.74 × 405.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.14x = 402,764.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,764.52/720.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.29

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