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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.38, 994.15 and 405.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.38, 994.15 and 405.64 is: 559.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.38 : 994.15 = 405.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.38/994.15 = 405.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.38x = 994.15 × 405.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.38x = 403,267.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,267.01/720.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.80

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