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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.68, 995.76 and 411.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.68, 995.76 and 411.16 is: 567.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.68 : 995.76 = 411.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.68/995.76 = 411.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.68x = 995.76 × 411.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.68x = 409,416.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,416.68/721.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.31

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