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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.31, 1,005.14 and 413.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.31, 1,005.14 and 413.61 is: 570.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.31 : 1,005.14 = 413.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.31/1,005.14 = 413.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.31x = 1,005.14 × 413.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.31x = 415,733.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,733.89/728.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.82

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