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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.74, 995.97 and 407.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.74, 995.97 and 407.04 is: 561.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.74 : 995.97 = 407.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.74/995.97 = 407.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.74x = 995.97 × 407.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.74x = 405,399.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,399.63/721.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.70

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