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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.22, 999.42 and 413.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.22, 999.42 and 413.72 is: 570.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.22 : 999.42 = 413.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.22/999.42 = 413.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.22x = 999.42 × 413.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.22x = 413,482.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,482.54/724.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.93

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