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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.83, 1,000.17 and 410.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.83, 1,000.17 and 410.11 is: 565.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.83 : 1,000.17 = 410.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.83/1,000.17 = 410.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.83x = 1,000.17 × 410.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.83x = 410,180.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,180.74/724.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.90

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