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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.28, 1,005.12 and 413.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.28, 1,005.12 and 413.55 is: 570.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.28 : 1,005.12 = 413.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.28/1,005.12 = 413.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.28x = 1,005.12 × 413.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.28x = 415,667.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,667.38/728.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.75

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