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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.67, 994.52 and 405.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.67, 994.52 and 405.93 is: 560.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.67 : 994.52 = 405.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.67/994.52 = 405.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.67x = 994.52 × 405.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.67x = 403,709.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,709.26/720.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.19

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