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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.38, 994.12 and 409.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.38, 994.12 and 409.94 is: 565.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.38 : 994.12 = 409.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.38/994.12 = 409.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.38x = 994.12 × 409.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.38x = 407,523.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,523.56/720.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.71

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