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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.99, 999.25 and 409.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.99, 999.25 and 409.25 is: 564.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.99 : 999.25 = 409.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.99/999.25 = 409.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.99x = 999.25 × 409.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.99x = 408,944.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,944.54/723.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.85

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