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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.56, 1,005.24 and 413.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.56, 1,005.24 and 413.84 is: 571.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.56 : 1,005.24 = 413.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.56/1,005.24 = 413.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.56x = 1,005.24 × 413.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.56x = 416,008.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,008.52/728.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.00

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