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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.62, 995.81 and 402.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.62, 995.81 and 402.57 is: 555.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.62 : 995.81 = 402.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.62/995.81 = 402.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.62x = 995.81 × 402.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.62x = 400,881.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,881.22/721.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.53

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