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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.05, 1,004.69 and 413.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.05, 1,004.69 and 413.31 is: 570.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.05 : 1,004.69 = 413.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.05/1,004.69 = 413.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.05x = 1,004.69 × 413.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.05x = 415,248.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,248.42/728.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.36

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