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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.13, 999.29 and 413.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.13, 999.29 and 413.69 is: 570.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.13 : 999.29 = 413.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.13/999.29 = 413.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.13x = 999.29 × 413.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.13x = 413,396.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,396.28/724.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.89

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