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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.19, 999.38 and 392.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.19, 999.38 and 392.63 is: 541.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.19 : 999.38 = 392.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.19/999.38 = 392.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.19x = 999.38 × 392.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.19x = 392,382.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,382.55/724.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.83

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