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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.63, 999.98 and 414.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.63, 999.98 and 414.19 is: 571.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.63 : 999.98 = 414.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.63/999.98 = 414.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.63x = 999.98 × 414.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.63x = 414,181.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,181.72/724.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.58

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