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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.91, 1,000.31 and 410.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.91, 1,000.31 and 410.18 is: 566.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.91 : 1,000.31 = 410.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.91/1,000.31 = 410.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.91x = 1,000.31 × 410.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.91x = 410,300.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,300.10/724.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.01

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