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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.47, 995.62 and 406.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.47, 995.62 and 406.74 is: 561.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.47 : 995.62 = 406.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.47/995.62 = 406.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.47x = 995.62 × 406.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.47x = 404,958.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,958.82/721.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.29

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