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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.91, 999.02 and 409.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.91, 999.02 and 409.18 is: 564.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.91 : 999.02 = 409.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.91/999.02 = 409.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.91x = 999.02 × 409.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.91x = 408,776.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,776.96/723.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.68

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