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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.06, 995.00 and 406.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.06, 995.00 and 406.26 is: 560.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.06 : 995.00 = 406.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.06/995.00 = 406.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.06x = 995.00 × 406.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.06x = 404,226.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,226.67/721.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.60

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