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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.84, 998.94 and 409.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.84, 998.94 and 409.11 is: 564.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.84 : 998.94 = 409.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.84/998.94 = 409.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.84x = 998.94 × 409.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.84x = 408,676.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,676.34/723.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.59

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