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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.84, 994.77 and 410.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.84, 994.77 and 410.34 is: 566.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.84 : 994.77 = 410.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.84/994.77 = 410.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.84x = 994.77 × 410.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.84x = 408,193.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,193.92/720.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.28

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