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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.71, 995.95 and 411.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.71, 995.95 and 411.21 is: 567.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.71 : 995.95 = 411.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.71/995.95 = 411.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.71x = 995.95 × 411.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.71x = 409,544.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,544.60/721.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.46

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