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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.67, 995.96 and 411.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.67, 995.96 and 411.17 is: 567.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.67 : 995.96 = 411.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.67/995.96 = 411.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.67x = 995.96 × 411.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.67x = 409,506.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,506.82/721.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.44

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