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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.13, 997.92 and 412.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.13, 997.92 and 412.63 is: 569.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.13 : 997.92 = 412.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.13/997.92 = 412.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.13x = 997.92 × 412.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.13x = 411,769.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,769.23/723.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.43

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