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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.43, 1,004.90 and 417.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.43, 1,004.90 and 417.75 is: 576.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.43 : 1,004.90 = 417.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.43/1,004.90 = 417.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.43x = 1,004.90 × 417.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.43x = 419,794.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,794.89/728.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.30

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