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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.44, 999.74 and 413.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.44, 999.74 and 413.94 is: 571.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.44 : 999.74 = 413.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.44/999.74 = 413.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.44x = 999.74 × 413.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.44x = 413,832.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,832.38/724.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.24

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