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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.66, 994.29 and 410.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.66, 994.29 and 410.16 is: 565.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.66 : 994.29 = 410.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.66/994.29 = 410.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.66x = 994.29 × 410.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.66x = 407,817.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,817.99/720.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.90

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