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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.66, 1,005.50 and 413.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.66, 1,005.50 and 413.99 is: 571.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.66 : 1,005.50 = 413.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.66/1,005.50 = 413.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.66x = 1,005.50 × 413.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.66x = 416,259.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,259.85/728.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.27

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