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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.84, 995.88 and 411.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.84, 995.88 and 411.16 is: 567.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.84 : 995.88 = 411.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.84/995.88 = 411.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.84x = 995.88 × 411.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.84x = 409,466.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,466.02/721.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.25

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