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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.77, 998.95 and 409.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.77, 998.95 and 409.04 is: 564.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.77 : 998.95 = 409.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.77/998.95 = 409.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.77x = 998.95 × 409.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.77x = 408,608.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,608.24/723.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.55

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