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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.19, 1,004.93 and 413.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.19, 1,004.93 and 413.34 is: 570.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.19 : 1,004.93 = 413.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.19/1,004.93 = 413.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.19x = 1,004.93 × 413.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.19x = 415,377.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,377.77/728.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.42

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