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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.96, 1,004.71 and 413.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.96, 1,004.71 and 413.32 is: 570.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.96 : 1,004.71 = 413.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.96/1,004.71 = 413.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.96x = 1,004.71 × 413.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.96x = 415,261.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,261.71/727.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.45

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