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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.31, 995.37 and 410.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.31, 995.37 and 410.81 is: 566.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.31 : 995.37 = 410.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.31/995.37 = 410.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.31x = 995.37 × 410.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.31x = 408,907.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,907.95/721.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.90

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