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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.07, 999.39 and 409.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.07, 999.39 and 409.52 is: 565.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.07 : 999.39 = 409.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.07/999.39 = 409.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.07x = 999.39 × 409.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.07x = 409,267.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,267.41/724.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.23

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