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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.89, 1,000.11 and 410.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.89, 1,000.11 and 410.12 is: 565.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.89 : 1,000.11 = 410.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.89/1,000.11 = 410.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.89x = 1,000.11 × 410.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.89x = 410,167.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,167.61/724.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.83

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