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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.44, 1,005.16 and 413.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.44, 1,005.16 and 413.72 is: 570.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.44 : 1,005.16 = 413.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.44/1,005.16 = 413.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.44x = 1,005.16 × 413.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.44x = 415,854.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,854.80/728.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.88

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