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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.11, 995.02 and 406.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.11, 995.02 and 406.32 is: 560.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.11 : 995.02 = 406.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.11/995.02 = 406.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.11x = 995.02 × 406.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.11x = 404,296.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,296.53/721.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.66

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