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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.64, 994.44 and 405.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.64, 994.44 and 405.92 is: 560.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.64 : 994.44 = 405.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.64/994.44 = 405.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.64x = 994.44 × 405.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.64x = 403,658.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,658.11/720.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.14

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