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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.74, 1,000.14 and 410.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.74, 1,000.14 and 410.07 is: 565.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.74 : 1,000.14 = 410.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.74/1,000.14 = 410.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.74x = 1,000.14 × 410.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.74x = 410,120.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,120.36/724.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.89

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