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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.64, 999.98 and 414.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.64, 999.98 and 414.14 is: 571.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.64 : 999.98 = 414.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.64/999.98 = 414.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.64x = 999.98 × 414.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.64x = 414,131.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,131.72/724.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.50

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