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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.42, 1,005.30 and 417.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.42, 1,005.30 and 417.92 is: 576.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.42 : 1,005.30 = 417.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.42/1,005.30 = 417.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.42x = 1,005.30 × 417.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.42x = 420,134.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,134.98/728.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.78

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