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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724, 999.18 and 413.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724, 999.18 and 413.56 is: 570.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724 : 999.18 = 413.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724/999.18 = 413.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724x = 999.18 × 413.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724x = 413,220.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,220.88/724
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.75

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