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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.49, 999.56 and 409.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.49, 999.56 and 409.72 is: 565.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.49 : 999.56 = 409.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.49/999.56 = 409.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.49x = 999.56 × 409.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.49x = 409,537.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,537.67/724.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.28

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