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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.79, 995.99 and 407

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.79, 995.99 and 407 is: 561.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.79 : 995.99 = 407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.79/995.99 = 407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.79x = 995.99 × 407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.79x = 405,367.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,367.93/721.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.61

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