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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.99, 994.91 and 406.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.99, 994.91 and 406.22 is: 560.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.99 : 994.91 = 406.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.99/994.91 = 406.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.99x = 994.91 × 406.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.99x = 404,145.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,145.33/720.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.54

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