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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.92, 1,000.38 and 410.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.92, 1,000.38 and 410.15 is: 565.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.92 : 1,000.38 = 410.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.92/1,000.38 = 410.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.92x = 1,000.38 × 410.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.92x = 410,300.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,300.86/724.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.99

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