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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.34, 1,005.08 and 413.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.34, 1,005.08 and 413.61 is: 570.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.34 : 1,005.08 = 413.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.34/1,005.08 = 413.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.34x = 1,005.08 × 413.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.34x = 415,709.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,709.07/728.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.76

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