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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.76, 1,000.02 and 414.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.76, 1,000.02 and 414.26 is: 571.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.76 : 1,000.02 = 414.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.76/1,000.02 = 414.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.76x = 1,000.02 × 414.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.76x = 414,268.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,268.29/724.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.59

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