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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.02, 997.79 and 412.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.02, 997.79 and 412.54 is: 569.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.02 : 997.79 = 412.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.02/997.79 = 412.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.02x = 997.79 × 412.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.02x = 411,628.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,628.29/723.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.32

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