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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.14, 995.12 and 410.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.14, 995.12 and 410.64 is: 566.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.14 : 995.12 = 410.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.14/995.12 = 410.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.14x = 995.12 × 410.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.14x = 408,634.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,634.02/721.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.65

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