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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.72, 1,000.14 and 410

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.72, 1,000.14 and 410 is: 565.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.72 : 1,000.14 = 410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.72/1,000.14 = 410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.72x = 1,000.14 × 410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.72x = 410,057.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,057.40/724.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.81

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