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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.68, 998.78 and 409.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.68, 998.78 and 409.04 is: 564.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.68 : 998.78 = 409.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.68/998.78 = 409.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.68x = 998.78 × 409.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.68x = 408,533.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,533.93/723.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.53

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