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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.88, 994.81 and 410.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.88, 994.81 and 410.38 is: 566.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.88 : 994.81 = 410.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.88/994.81 = 410.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.88x = 994.81 × 410.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.88x = 408,250.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,250.13/720.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.32

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