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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.94, 1,000.31 and 410.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.94, 1,000.31 and 410.12 is: 565.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.94 : 1,000.31 = 410.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.94/1,000.31 = 410.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.94x = 1,000.31 × 410.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.94x = 410,247.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,247.14/724.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.90

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