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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.24, 1,004.94 and 413.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.24, 1,004.94 and 413.52 is: 570.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.24 : 1,004.94 = 413.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.24/1,004.94 = 413.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.24x = 1,004.94 × 413.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.24x = 415,562.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,562.79/728.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.64

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