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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.02, 1,004.44 and 413.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.02, 1,004.44 and 413.24 is: 570.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.02 : 1,004.44 = 413.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.02/1,004.44 = 413.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.02x = 1,004.44 × 413.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.02x = 415,074.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,074.79/728.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.14

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