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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.13, 995.25 and 406.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.13, 995.25 and 406.45 is: 560.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.13 : 995.25 = 406.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.13/995.25 = 406.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.13x = 995.25 × 406.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.13x = 404,519.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,519.36/721.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.95

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