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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.50, 994.34 and 405.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.50, 994.34 and 405.81 is: 560.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.50 : 994.34 = 405.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.50/994.34 = 405.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.50x = 994.34 × 405.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.50x = 403,511.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,511.09/720.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.05

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