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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.27, 1,005.01 and 413.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.27, 1,005.01 and 413.54 is: 570.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.27 : 1,005.01 = 413.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.27/1,005.01 = 413.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.27x = 1,005.01 × 413.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.27x = 415,611.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,611.84/728.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.68

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