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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.10, 1,004.66 and 417.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.10, 1,004.66 and 417.60 is: 576.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.10 : 1,004.66 = 417.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.10/1,004.66 = 417.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.10x = 1,004.66 × 417.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.10x = 419,546.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,546.02/728.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.22

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