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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.59, 994.36 and 405.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.59, 994.36 and 405.87 is: 560.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.59 : 994.36 = 405.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.59/994.36 = 405.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.59x = 994.36 × 405.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.59x = 403,580.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,580.89/720.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.07

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