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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.58, 1,005.58 and 413.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.58, 1,005.58 and 413.84 is: 571.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.58 : 1,005.58 = 413.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.58/1,005.58 = 413.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.58x = 1,005.58 × 413.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.58x = 416,149.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,149.23/728.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.18

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