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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.14, 999.28 and 413.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.14, 999.28 and 413.64 is: 570.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.14 : 999.28 = 413.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.14/999.28 = 413.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.14x = 999.28 × 413.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.14x = 413,342.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,342.18/724.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.80

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