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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.29, 1,004.95 and 413.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.29, 1,004.95 and 413.55 is: 570.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.29 : 1,004.95 = 413.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.29/1,004.95 = 413.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.29x = 1,004.95 × 413.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.29x = 415,599.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,599.88/728.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.65

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