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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.72, 1,000.20 and 414.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.72, 1,000.20 and 414.28 is: 571.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.72 : 1,000.20 = 414.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.72/1,000.20 = 414.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.72x = 1,000.20 × 414.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.72x = 414,362.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,362.86/724.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.76

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