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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.42, 994.23 and 409.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.42, 994.23 and 409.92 is: 565.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.42 : 994.23 = 409.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.42/994.23 = 409.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.42x = 994.23 × 409.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.42x = 407,554.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,554.76/720.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.72

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