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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.24, 993.97 and 405.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.24, 993.97 and 405.53 is: 559.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.24 : 993.97 = 405.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.24/993.97 = 405.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.24x = 993.97 × 405.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.24x = 403,084.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,084.65/720.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.66

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