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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.03, 999.11 and 409.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.03, 999.11 and 409.33 is: 564.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.03 : 999.11 = 409.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.03/999.11 = 409.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.03x = 999.11 × 409.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.03x = 408,958.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,958.65/724.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.83

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