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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.33, 995.36 and 406.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.33, 995.36 and 406.55 is: 561.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.33 : 995.36 = 406.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.33/995.36 = 406.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.33x = 995.36 × 406.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.33x = 404,664.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,664.06/721.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.00

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