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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.07, 1,004.75 and 409.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.07, 1,004.75 and 409.05 is: 564.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.07 : 1,004.75 = 409.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.07/1,004.75 = 409.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.07x = 1,004.75 × 409.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.07x = 410,992.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,992.99/728.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.50

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