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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.89, 998.98 and 409.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.89, 998.98 and 409.21 is: 564.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.89 : 998.98 = 409.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.89/998.98 = 409.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.89x = 998.98 × 409.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.89x = 408,789.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,789.09/723.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.71

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