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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.31, 1,005.03 and 413.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.31, 1,005.03 and 413.56 is: 570.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.31 : 1,005.03 = 413.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.31/1,005.03 = 413.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.31x = 1,005.03 × 413.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.31x = 415,635.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,635.81/728.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.69

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