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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.34, 994.08 and 405.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.34, 994.08 and 405.60 is: 559.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.34 : 994.08 = 405.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.34/994.08 = 405.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.34x = 994.08 × 405.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.34x = 403,198.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,198.85/720.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.73

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