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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.75, 998.78 and 413.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.75, 998.78 and 413.25 is: 570.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.75 : 998.78 = 413.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.75/998.78 = 413.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.75x = 998.78 × 413.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.75x = 412,743.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,743.77/723.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.29

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