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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.42, 994.12 and 405.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.42, 994.12 and 405.69 is: 559.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.42 : 994.12 = 405.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.42/994.12 = 405.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.42x = 994.12 × 405.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.42x = 403,304.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,304.54/720.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.82

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