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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.40, 995.54 and 406.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.40, 995.54 and 406.67 is: 561.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.40 : 995.54 = 406.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.40/995.54 = 406.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.40x = 995.54 × 406.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.40x = 404,856.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,856.25/721.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.21

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