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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.04, 1,004.70 and 413.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.04, 1,004.70 and 413.32 is: 570.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.04 : 1,004.70 = 413.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.04/1,004.70 = 413.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.04x = 1,004.70 × 413.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.04x = 415,262.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,262.60/728.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.38

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