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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.79, 1,000.23 and 410.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.79, 1,000.23 and 410.11 is: 565.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.79 : 1,000.23 = 410.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.79/1,000.23 = 410.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.79x = 1,000.23 × 410.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.79x = 410,201.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,201.39/724.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.96

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