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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.19, 1,004.81 and 413.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.19, 1,004.81 and 413.42 is: 570.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.19 : 1,004.81 = 413.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.19/1,004.81 = 413.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.19x = 1,004.81 × 413.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.19x = 415,401.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,401.46/728.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.46

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