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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.92, 994.82 and 406.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.92, 994.82 and 406.23 is: 560.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.92 : 994.82 = 406.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.92/994.82 = 406.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.92x = 994.82 × 406.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.92x = 404,125.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,125.73/720.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.57

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