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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.26, 994 and 409.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.26, 994 and 409.76 is: 565.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.26 : 994 = 409.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.26/994 = 409.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.26x = 994 × 409.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.26x = 407,301.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,301.44/720.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.49

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