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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.15, 1,004.74 and 413.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.15, 1,004.74 and 413.43 is: 570.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.15 : 1,004.74 = 413.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.15/1,004.74 = 413.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.15x = 1,004.74 × 413.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.15x = 415,389.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,389.66/728.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.47

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