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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.14, 999 and 576.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.14, 999 and 576.45 is: 795.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.14 : 999 = 576.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.14/999 = 576.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.14x = 999 × 576.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.14x = 575,873.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,873.55/724.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.25

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