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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.13, 999.08 and 409.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.13, 999.08 and 409.35 is: 564.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.13 : 999.08 = 409.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.13/999.08 = 409.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.13x = 999.08 × 409.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.13x = 408,971.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,971.35/724.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.78

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