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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.92, 998.97 and 413.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.92, 998.97 and 413.42 is: 570.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.92 : 998.97 = 413.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.92/998.97 = 413.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.92x = 998.97 × 413.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.92x = 412,994.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,994.18/723.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.50

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