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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.97, 999.12 and 409.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.97, 999.12 and 409.25 is: 564.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.97 : 999.12 = 409.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.97/999.12 = 409.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.97x = 999.12 × 409.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.97x = 408,891.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,891.25/723.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.79

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