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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.45, 999.72 and 409.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.45, 999.72 and 409.71 is: 565.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.45 : 999.72 = 409.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.45/999.72 = 409.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.45x = 999.72 × 409.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.45x = 409,595.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,595.28/724.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.39

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