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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.37, 1,005.21 and 413.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.37, 1,005.21 and 413.53 is: 570.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.37 : 1,005.21 = 413.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.37/1,005.21 = 413.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.37x = 1,005.21 × 413.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.37x = 415,681.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,681.98/728.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.70

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