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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.46, 1,005.24 and 413.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.46, 1,005.24 and 413.70 is: 570.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.46 : 1,005.24 = 413.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.46/1,005.24 = 413.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.46x = 1,005.24 × 413.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.46x = 415,865.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,865.72/728.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.89

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