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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.55, 995.74 and 406.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.55, 995.74 and 406.80 is: 561.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.55 : 995.74 = 406.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.55/995.74 = 406.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.55x = 995.74 × 406.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.55x = 405,066.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,066.02/721.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.38

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