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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.92, 994.74 and 406.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.92, 994.74 and 406.19 is: 560.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.92 : 994.74 = 406.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.92/994.74 = 406.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.92x = 994.74 × 406.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.92x = 404,055.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,055.93/720.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.47

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