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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.79, 994.70 and 406.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.79, 994.70 and 406.04 is: 560.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.79 : 994.70 = 406.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.79/994.70 = 406.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.79x = 994.70 × 406.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.79x = 403,884.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,884.03/720.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.34

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