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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.63, 999.99 and 414.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.63, 999.99 and 414.13 is: 571.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.63 : 999.99 = 414.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.63/999.99 = 414.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.63x = 999.99 × 414.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.63x = 414,120.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,120.86/724.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.50

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