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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.58, 1,004.09 and 412.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.58, 1,004.09 and 412.88 is: 569.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.58 : 1,004.09 = 412.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.58/1,004.09 = 412.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.58x = 1,004.09 × 412.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.58x = 414,569.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,569.13/727.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.79

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