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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.92, 999.06 and 409.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.92, 999.06 and 409.16 is: 564.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.92 : 999.06 = 409.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.92/999.06 = 409.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.92x = 999.06 × 409.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.92x = 408,775.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,775.39/723.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.67

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