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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.74, 1,004.24 and 413.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.74, 1,004.24 and 413.01 is: 569.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.74 : 1,004.24 = 413.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.74/1,004.24 = 413.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.74x = 1,004.24 × 413.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.74x = 414,759.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,759.10/727.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.93

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