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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.48, 995.61 and 406.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.48, 995.61 and 406.72 is: 561.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.48 : 995.61 = 406.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.48/995.61 = 406.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.48x = 995.61 × 406.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.48x = 404,934.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,934.50/721.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.26

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