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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.25, 995.33 and 410.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.25, 995.33 and 410.75 is: 566.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.25 : 995.33 = 410.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.25/995.33 = 410.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.25x = 995.33 × 410.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.25x = 408,831.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,831.80/721.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.84

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