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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.76, 994.67 and 406.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.76, 994.67 and 406.04 is: 560.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.76 : 994.67 = 406.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.76/994.67 = 406.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.76x = 994.67 × 406.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.76x = 403,870.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,870.83/720.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.34

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