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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.67, 994.58 and 410.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.67, 994.58 and 410.17 is: 566.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.67 : 994.58 = 410.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.67/994.58 = 410.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.67x = 994.58 × 410.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.67x = 407,944.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,944.83/720.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.06

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