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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.84, 1,004.32 and 413.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.84, 1,004.32 and 413.13 is: 570.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.84 : 1,004.32 = 413.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.84/1,004.32 = 413.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.84x = 1,004.32 × 413.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.84x = 414,914.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,914.72/727.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.06

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