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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.17, 993.72 and 405.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.17, 993.72 and 405.42 is: 559.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.17 : 993.72 = 405.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.17/993.72 = 405.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.17x = 993.72 × 405.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.17x = 402,873.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,873.96/720.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.42

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