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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.70, 1,005.59 and 413.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.70, 1,005.59 and 413.97 is: 571.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.70 : 1,005.59 = 413.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.70/1,005.59 = 413.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.70x = 1,005.59 × 413.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.70x = 416,282.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,282.02/728.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.27

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