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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.31, 1,004.96 and 417.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.31, 1,004.96 and 417.75 is: 576.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.31 : 1,004.96 = 417.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.31/1,004.96 = 417.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.31x = 1,004.96 × 417.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.31x = 419,819.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,819.95/728.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.43

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