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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.38, 1,005.30 and 413.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.38, 1,005.30 and 413.68 is: 570.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.38 : 1,005.30 = 413.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.38/1,005.30 = 413.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.38x = 1,005.30 × 413.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.38x = 415,872.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,872.50/728.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.96

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