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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.62, 995.86 and 406.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.62, 995.86 and 406.88 is: 561.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.62 : 995.86 = 406.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.62/995.86 = 406.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.62x = 995.86 × 406.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.62x = 405,195.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,195.52/721.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.51

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