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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.83, 1,000.26 and 410.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.83, 1,000.26 and 410.09 is: 565.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.83 : 1,000.26 = 410.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.83/1,000.26 = 410.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.83x = 1,000.26 × 410.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.83x = 410,195.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,195.58/724.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.92

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