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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.18, 1,004.84 and 413.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.18, 1,004.84 and 413.44 is: 570.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.18 : 1,004.84 = 413.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.18/1,004.84 = 413.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.18x = 1,004.84 × 413.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.18x = 415,441.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,441.05/728.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.52

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