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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.24, 998.18 and 412.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.24, 998.18 and 412.84 is: 569.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.24 : 998.18 = 412.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.24/998.18 = 412.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.24x = 998.18 × 412.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.24x = 412,088.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,088.63/723.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.78

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