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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.05, 1,004.55 and 413.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.05, 1,004.55 and 413.27 is: 570.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.05 : 1,004.55 = 413.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.05/1,004.55 = 413.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.05x = 1,004.55 × 413.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.05x = 415,150.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,150.38/728.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.23

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