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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724, 999.12 and 413.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724, 999.12 and 413.68 is: 570.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724 : 999.12 = 413.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724/999.12 = 413.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724x = 999.12 × 413.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724x = 413,315.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,315.96/724
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.88

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