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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.18, 1,005 and 413.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.18, 1,005 and 413.54 is: 570.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.18 : 1,005 = 413.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.18/1,005 = 413.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.18x = 1,005 × 413.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.18x = 415,607.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,607.70/728.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.75

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