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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.52, 999.82 and 414

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.52, 999.82 and 414 is: 571.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.52 : 999.82 = 414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.52/999.82 = 414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.52x = 999.82 × 414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.52x = 413,925.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,925.48/724.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.31

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