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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.68, 1,000.16 and 410.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.68, 1,000.16 and 410.04 is: 565.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.68 : 1,000.16 = 410.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.68/1,000.16 = 410.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.68x = 1,000.16 × 410.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.68x = 410,105.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,105.61/724.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.91

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