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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.60, 995.80 and 411.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.60, 995.80 and 411.08 is: 567.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.60 : 995.80 = 411.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.60/995.80 = 411.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.60x = 995.80 × 411.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.60x = 409,353.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,353.46/721.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.29

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