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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.04, 995 and 410.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.04, 995 and 410.64 is: 566.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.04 : 995 = 410.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.04/995 = 410.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.04x = 995 × 410.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.04x = 408,586.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,586.80/721.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.66

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