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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.56, 994.38 and 410.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.56, 994.38 and 410.06 is: 565.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.56 : 994.38 = 410.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.56/994.38 = 410.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.56x = 994.38 × 410.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.56x = 407,756.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,756.41/720.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.89

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