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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.17, 999.36 and 392.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.17, 999.36 and 392.60 is: 541.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.17 : 999.36 = 392.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.17/999.36 = 392.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.17x = 999.36 × 392.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.17x = 392,348.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,348.74/724.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.79

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