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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.45, 994.14 and 405.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.45, 994.14 and 405.72 is: 559.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.45 : 994.14 = 405.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.45/994.14 = 405.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.45x = 994.14 × 405.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.45x = 403,342.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,342.48/720.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.85

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