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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.60, 995.78 and 411.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.60, 995.78 and 411.10 is: 567.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.60 : 995.78 = 411.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.60/995.78 = 411.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.60x = 995.78 × 411.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.60x = 409,365.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,365.16/721.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.30

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