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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.69, 1,005.71 and 414.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.69, 1,005.71 and 414.09 is: 571.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.69 : 1,005.71 = 414.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.69/1,005.71 = 414.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.69x = 1,005.71 × 414.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.69x = 416,452.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,452.38/728.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.51

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