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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.49, 1,005.33 and 413.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.49, 1,005.33 and 413.76 is: 571.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.49 : 1,005.33 = 413.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.49/1,005.33 = 413.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.49x = 1,005.33 × 413.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.49x = 415,965.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,965.34/728.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.00

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