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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.45, 995.61 and 402.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.45, 995.61 and 402.45 is: 555.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.45 : 995.61 = 402.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.45/995.61 = 402.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.45x = 995.61 × 402.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.45x = 400,683.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,683.24/721.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.39

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