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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.52, 994.34 and 410.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.52, 994.34 and 410.04 is: 565.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.52 : 994.34 = 410.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.52/994.34 = 410.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.52x = 994.34 × 410.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.52x = 407,719.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,719.17/720.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.87

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