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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.36, 999.72 and 413.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.36, 999.72 and 413.92 is: 571.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.36 : 999.72 = 413.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.36/999.72 = 413.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.36x = 999.72 × 413.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.36x = 413,804.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,804.10/724.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.27

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