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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.67, 999.96 and 409.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.67, 999.96 and 409.97 is: 565.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.67 : 999.96 = 409.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.67/999.96 = 409.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.67x = 999.96 × 409.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.67x = 409,953.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,953.60/724.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.71

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