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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.50, 995.85 and 411.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.50, 995.85 and 411.18 is: 567.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.50 : 995.85 = 411.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.50/995.85 = 411.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.50x = 995.85 × 411.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.50x = 409,473.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,473.60/721.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.53

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