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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.20, 995.08 and 406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.20, 995.08 and 406.40 is: 560.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.20 : 995.08 = 406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.20/995.08 = 406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.20x = 995.08 × 406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.20x = 404,400.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,400.51/721.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.73

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