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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.22, 1,004.94 and 417.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.22, 1,004.94 and 417.72 is: 576.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.22 : 1,004.94 = 417.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.22/1,004.94 = 417.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.22x = 1,004.94 × 417.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.22x = 419,783.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,783.54/728.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.45

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