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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.27, 1,004.97 and 413.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.27, 1,004.97 and 413.55 is: 570.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.27 : 1,004.97 = 413.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.27/1,004.97 = 413.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.27x = 1,004.97 × 413.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.27x = 415,605.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,605.34/728.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.67

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