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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.56, 994.28 and 410

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.56, 994.28 and 410 is: 565.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.56 : 994.28 = 410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.56/994.28 = 410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.56x = 994.28 × 410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.56x = 407,654.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,654.80/720.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.75

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